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Parabacteroides, Flavonoid-Rich Foods, and Lower Blood Pressure
Results showed that higher dietary intake of total flavonoids, specifically anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins polymers, were associated with statistically significant lower systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure.
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Birth Hospital ZIP Code and Neonatal Outcomes in Very Preterm Birth
This work may serve as a reminder to the healthcare provider of the importance of developing a complete and nuanced understanding of a patient and recognizing that environment often affects healthcare risk factors and wellness efforts.
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Beyond COVID, Other Key Research Breakthroughs Occurred in 2021
American Heart Association highlights progress on diabetes treatment, stroke prevention, and anti-clotting medication.
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Efficacy of Neuroinvasive Goal-Directed Therapy in Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injury After Cardiac Arrest
This retrospective observational study found the suggestion of favorable neurological outcomes at six months among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who received interventions to optimally manage intracranial pressure and brain tissue oxygenation compared to standard care.
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An Assessment of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Critically Ill SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients
This retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data showed that critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection are at increased risk for hospital-acquired infections.
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Treatment and Follow-Up of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach
This article will review management of pulmonary embolism based on risk stratification, with an emphasis on the role of a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team as well as appropriate follow-up.
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Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 1.25% (Vuity)
Pilocarpine ophthalmic solution (OS) can be prescribed to treat presbyopia.
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Intensive Monitoring for Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation Did Not Prevent Strokes
Screening with an implantable loop recorder resulted in dramatically higher rates of atrial fibrillation detection and ensuing anticoagulation, but without a significant decrease in risk of stroke or systemic embolism by six years of follow-up.
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Importance of Age in the Application of Coronary Artery Calcium Detection
Using coronary CT strategy as a diagnostic first line in patients with symptoms suggestive of coronary artery obstruction revealed relying on the coronary calcium score alone is inadequate for younger patients with a higher frequency of non-calcified obstructions.
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Reduce the Risk of Autoimmune Disease with Vitamin D, n-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
A randomized, controlled trial that included older adults showed vitamin D3 2,000 units daily or n-3 fatty acids 1,000 mg daily over five years reduced the incidence of autoimmune diseases 25% to 30%.