Annals of internal medicine
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Early rehabilitation after stroke is essential to help reduce disability. ⋯ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
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Population-scale evidence for the association between dynamic changes in metabolic syndrome (MetS) status and alterations in the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is lacking. ⋯ Korea Healthcare Technology R&D Project, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea.
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Suicide Case-Fatality Rates in the United States, 2007 to 2014: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.
The suicide case-fatality rate (CFR)-the proportion of suicidal acts that are fatal-depends on the distribution of methods used in suicidal acts and the probability of death given a particular method (method-specific CFR). ⋯ Joyce Foundation.
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Personalization of care through precision medicine and, more specifically, genetic testing is altering the treatment of breast cancer. Genetic testing is used in germline and tumor testing, with each providing distinct data to guide management. Germline testing supports more accurate risk evaluation to inform screening and risk-reducing medical and surgical strategies. ⋯ This article reviews how genetic testing informs treatment and potential risks for a patient with breast cancer and her family. Hereditary cancer genetic testing of family members should include a discussion of potential results, adverse effects, clinical management options, and insurance coverage and address concerns about privacy or discrimination. Genetic professionals are available to assist with educating, testing, and treating patients with increased cancer risk.