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High sodium intake increased frequency, severity of lightheadedness with DASH diet, but not with control diet

Undergoing procedure during pregnancy tied to longer hospital stays, increased readmissions, higher preterm delivery rates

Excessive daytime sleepiness linked to higher risk for CVD, coronary heart disease, heart failure in OSA

However, many report feeling uncomfortable or believing they lack the necessary knowledge

Second guideline presents evidence for different biologic agents, including adverse events

From 2020 to 2069, 6.7 to 7.7 million cases could be averted by scaling up HPV vaccination by 2020

However, no significant difference seen in intermediate outcomes for those enrolled in MA, FFS Medicare

Intervention includes notifications to providers, changes to order sets, new urine culture reflex tests

Nonoperative tx advised if patient satisfied with spine-related health; surgery may improve outcomes

Higher triglyceride levels tied to lower risk of cognitive decline, ADL decline, frailty aggravation, and death

Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure

Long-observed demographic and economic factors expected to drive growth in health spending

U.S. was not an outlier in terms of drug overdose mortality prior to the early 2000s

Medication is associated with increased risk of heart-related death and death from all causes

Number of residents reporting any problem with wellness increases between first, second year

Increased hospital market concentration tied to reduced quality in patient satisfaction measures

Decreases seen in hot flushes, day-and-night sweats, sleep problems, emotional and physical symptoms