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Systolic BP Target <120 mm Hg Favored for Most Participants in BP Intervention Trial
Most older adults in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have a net benefit favoring a systolic blood pressure (BP) target <120 mm Hg.
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For Some Cancers, Black Patients Have Lower Survival Rates Than White Patients
Although overall cancer mortality rates are declining for Black patients, they continue to have higher mortality rates than White patients for some cancers.
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Recent Decade Saw Rise in Number of Adults With Severe Obesity
The number of US adults with severe obesity increased from 2013 to 2023, according to a research letter published online.
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Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Improves Long-Term Physical Quality of Life
Bariatric and metabolic surgery was associated with improved physical health-related quality of life among individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Mortality Risk in Sepsis-Associated AKI
Acute kidney injury (AKI) and vitamin D deficiency have a bi-directional relationship. Patients with sepsis AKI might be helped by vitamin D supplementation.
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TyG Index Predicts Mortality in MASLD With Prediabetes or Diabetes
TyG index, specifically the TyG-WWI index, was associated with risk of mortality among individuals with MASLD with prediabetes or diabetes.
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Biological Treatments for RA and PsA Do Not Impair Fertility
Biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) do not appear to negatively impact fertility among women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to study ...