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August 18, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates effectiveness in transplant recipients

Fully vaccinated transplant recipients see an almost 80% reduction in COVID-19 incidents compared with transplant recipients who are not fully vaccinated, according to a study published in Transplant Infectious Disease.

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August 15, 2021
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More adverse events, longer hospital stays for women undergoing LAA occlusion vs. men

More adverse events, longer hospital stays for women undergoing LAA occlusion vs. men

Women who underwent left atrial appendage occlusion for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation experienced more adverse in-hospital outcomes and longer hospital stays compared with men, according to data published in JAMA Cardiology.

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August 12, 2021
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Suicidal behaviors common in U.S. veterans, yet most receive no mental health care

Suicidal behaviors common in U.S. veterans, yet most receive no mental health care

Study results published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry indicated that suicidal behaviors were common among U.S. veterans, especially among young veterans.

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August 02, 2021
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Statins may increase chance of COVID-19 survival among those with heart disease

Statins may increase chance of COVID-19 survival among those with heart disease

Individuals with heart disease or high blood pressure may be less likely to die from the COVID-19 virus if they use statins, according to findings published in PLOS ONE.

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July 26, 2021
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Improving air quality can reduce risk for dementia, studies show

Improving air quality can reduce risk for dementia, studies show

Improving air quality can reduce the risk for dementia and improve cognitive function, according to multiple studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

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July 15, 2021
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Study shows ‘sharp’ drop in perceived risks of cannabis use in older adults

Study shows ‘sharp’ drop in perceived risks of cannabis use in older adults

The perceived risks associated with regular cannabis use declined among older adults in the United States during a recent 5-year period, a trend analysis showed.

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July 01, 2021
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Eating disorder behaviors linked to changes in brain reward processing

Eating disorder behaviors linked to changes in brain reward processing

Eating disorder behaviors appeared to change brain reward processing, according to results of a cross-sectional imaging study published in JAMA Network Open.

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June 17, 2021
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PRECISION GRX

PRECISION GRX

Second-generation robotic system in PCI procedures.

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June 10, 2021
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Data collected via smartphones, wearables may help personalize depression treatment

Data collected via smartphones, wearables may help personalize depression treatment

A digital data-driven approach was able to predict depression and allow for personalized treatment, according to study results published in Translational Psychiatry.

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June 02, 2021
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Anticholinergic medication burden important consideration in schizophrenia

Anticholinergic medication burden is substantial among individuals with schizophrenia, according to results of a cross-sectional data analysis published in American Journal of Psychiatry.

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