The American journal of medicine
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To test whether depression is associated with an increased risk of incident diabetic foot ulcers. ⋯ Major depression by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is associated with a 2-fold higher risk of incident diabetic foot ulcers. Future studies of this association should include better measures of peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease, which are possible confounders or mediators.
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Tinnitus is common; however, few risk factors for tinnitus are known. ⋯ The prevalence of frequent tinnitus is highest among older adults, non-Hispanic whites, former smokers, and adults with hypertension, hearing impairment, loud noise exposure, or generalized anxiety disorder. Prospective studies of risk factors for tinnitus are needed.
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Editorial Comment Review
A review of clinical guidelines with some thoughts about their utility and appropriate use.
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Multicenter Study
Influence of obesity on outcomes in atrial fibrillation: yet another obesity paradox.
Obese patients have favorable outcomes in congestive heart failure, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and coronary artery disease. Obesity also has been linked with increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, but its influence on outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients has not been investigated. The objective of this research is to investigate the effect of obesity on outcomes in atrial fibrillation. ⋯ Although in prior studies, obesity has been associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation, an obesity paradox exists for outcomes in atrial fibrillation. Obese patients with atrial fibrillation appear to have better long-term outcomes than nonobese patients.