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In a study of vulnerable elderly population at risk for disability, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program compared with a health education program significantly reduced major mobility disability.
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Severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a 30% increase in risk of incident diabetes, controlling for multiple relevant confounders.
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The FDA has approved the first free fatty acid form of omega-3. Previous formulations have been ethyl esters of omega-3-acids. The omega-3-carboxylic acid is a fish oil-derived mixture of 50-60% eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 15-25% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) along with other potentially active omega-3 fatty acids. It is marketed by AstraZeneca as Epanova.
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Pain and Fall Risk Assessment in Cognitively Impaired Nursing Home Residents; PSA Screening: Maybe You Saw the Movie NeverEnding Story?; Screening for Lung Cancer in Asbestos Workers
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Interpret the ECG in the Figure obtained from a patient with new-onset chest pain. Localize the area(s) of acute infarction. Which coronary artery is likely to be acutely occluded?
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The authors concluded that more than one of five simple risk factors for death would be an indication to explore advanced therapies in systolic HF patients < 80 years of age.
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In a study of primary care patients, primary nonadherence was found to be common and may be improved by eliminating cost barriers as well as more frequent physician visits.
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Sixty-one patients with type 2 diabetes discontinued their prescribed antihyperglycemic agents and underwent 4 weeks of intensive insulin therapy. A total of 56% of patients demonstrated a reduction in glycemic variability and improvement in beta-cell function.
