The consent rate for organ donation in Wales remains the highest in the UK.
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NASH: comorbid DM is tied to excess risk for liver cancer Careful monitoring is warranted for older patients with low albumin.
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Afib: NOACs best vitamin K antagonists in early-stage CKD Meta-analysis of 45 randomized trials supports reduced risk for stroke/systemic embolism.
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Meta-analysis of 34 observational studies.
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In 2011, independent monitoring of salt content was replaced with voluntary pacts from the food industry.
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Bipolar disorder is linked to increased risk for hyperglycemic crisis in DM Antipsychotic medications likely play a role.
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Zika detected in semen after 515 days in an immunosuppressed patient Caution immunosuppressed male patients accordingly.
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Childhood fracture tied to higher risk for subsequent fractures Bone health in these children might need monitoring.
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Cutaneous comorbidities prevalent in atopic dermatitis Hand eczema, contact dermatitis are most common.
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IBD: adverse effects of anti-TNFa lead more women than men to discontinue Personalized approaches may reduce drug discontinuation.
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Are statins effective in improving depressive symptoms? Results from a meta-analysis of 10 trials.
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Allergic multimorbidity tied to increased risk for adult-onset asthma Association is stronger in younger age group.
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Migraine: dissolvable rimegepant offers rapid relief Lancet study reports decrease in symptoms within two hours.
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Folic acid may reduce spontaneous abortion risk Researchers theorise that miscarriage may result from severe neural tube defects.