Lacunar Stroke Outcomes No Better With Dual Antiplatelets
Clopidogrel plus aspirin doesn’t reduce recurrent stroke risk; increases major bleeding and death.
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High Midlife Fitness Levels Linked to Healthier Old Age
For decedents, higher fitness linked to lower risk of chronic conditions relative to survival.
Highest Cardiovascular Mortality for Normal BMI, Central Obesity
Mortality higher for those with normal BMI, high waist-to-hip ratio than for obese based on BMI.
In Type 2 DM, Proteinuria With SBP <130 Ups CVD Mortality
Patients with lower SBP fare worse than those with SBP between 130 and 160 when proteinuria is present.
Modifiable Risk Factors Key in Social Inequality of Diabetes
Repeated measures of health behaviors, BMI account for about half of social differential.
Reporting of Dietary Intake Methods in Obesity Trials Poor
In childhood obesity intervention trials, more care needed in reporting dietary intake methods.
Mindfulness Stress Reduction Reduces Loneliness in Elderly
Mindfulness-based stress reduction training also reduces pro-inflammatory gene expression.
Increased Stroke Risk at 30-Days Post-CABG Versus PCI
Significantly higher stroke risk found both at 30 days and 12 months following procedure.
Obesity Plus Metabolic Factors Speeds Up Cognitive Decline
Among metabolically abnormal, obese have faster global cognitive decline than normal-weight.
Computer-Based Obesity Tx Programs Show Promise
Less effective than in-person session, but more effective than no or minimal intervention.
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