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Omega-3 Fatty Acids vs. Olive Oil to Prevent Vascular Events
In a cohort of 15,480 adults with diabetes, there was no significant difference in the risk of serious vascular events when comparing supplementation with 1 g of omega-3 fatty acid vs. an olive oil placebo.
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Organic Food Consumption and Cancer Risk
In this prospective cohort study, high amounts of organic food consumption were associated with a significant decrease in the risk of overall cancer, particularly postmenopausal breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and other lymphomas.
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Ketogenic Diet for Refractory Pediatric Seizures
This retrospective study of 59 children with refractory seizures of genetic etiology investigates the impact of a strict low-carb diet (either modified Atkins or ketogenic diet) on seizure reduction.
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Annual Survey Reveals Mixed Findings on U.S. Mental Health, Substance Use
Illicit drug use among young Americans declined slightly, but too many people are not seeking proper treatment for various disorders.
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The Capacity Conundrum in Emergency Medicine
A patient’s capacity to give informed consent or to leave the emergency department against medical advice is a topic of great relevance to emergency clinicians. This article discusses the difference between competence and capacity and highlights the four essential elements involved in the assessment of a patient’s capacity.
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Health Advocates, States Push Back Against ‘Public Charge’ Final Rule
Several lawsuits have been filed challenging a move the Trump administration says will protect American taxpayers.
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Regulators Open Door to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement to More Low-Risk Patients
In a landmark move, the FDA has expanded the indications for several transcatheter heart valves.
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Plant-Based Diet Linked to Better Heart Health
New research suggests minimizing animal-based foods in favor of vegetables and fruit could lower risks for heart attacks and strokes.
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Appropriate Cardiac Testing in an Inappropriate World
This two-part series will look at the rationale and causes of inappropriate testing and how to select the best, most appropriate cardiac test for each patient. The first part will focus on the theory of ordering tests and strategies to minimize unnecessary testing while the second part will focus on when and how to select each individual test given the patient's clinical scenario.
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Decision-Making Capacity in the ICU
A multicenter, one-day prevalence, prospective, observational, double-blind study in 19 ICUs revealed that the decisionmaking capacity of ICU patients was widely overestimated by all clinicians as compared with a capacity score measured by the Mini-Mental Status Examination and the Aid to Capacity Evaluation.