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Lipid-Lowering Drugs Save Lives, but Use Decreasing

Lipid-lowering drugs for primary prevention are associated with a significant survival benefit, but use has decreased over time, according to a study published

2011 to 2022 Saw Little Change in Smoking Prevalence for Older Adults

Between 2011 and 2022, there were significant decreases in smoking prevalence among younger adults, but not older adults, according to a study published online

Four JAK Inhibitors Have Comparable Efficacy, Safety for RA

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the efficacy and safety of four Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors is comparable, according to a study published online Nov.

MRI Measure May ID Men at Risk for Postradiation Genitourinary Toxicity

Longer prostatic urethral length measured on prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is independently associated with a higher risk for developing late genito

Diabetes Tied to Identifiable Vocal Changes

Vocal changes appear to occur in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) versus those without diabetes, according to a study published online in the De

Clot Risk High With Oral Contraceptives for Those at Genetic Risk

Oral contraceptive (OC) use is associated with an increased risk for developing a venous thromboembolism (VTE), particularly among women with a high genetic pre

High Systolic BP Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Mortality in T2DM

Clinic systolic blood pressure (BP) 130 mm Hg or diastolic BP levels 90 mm Hg are associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in pe

Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe, Effective for High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is safe and effective in real-world, high-risk patients with pulmonary embolism (PE), according to a study published online Oct. 31

Ichthyosis Tied to Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety

Ichthyosis is associated with increased likelihood of depression and anxiety, according to a research letter published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of the Amer

Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility

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