New oral anticoagulants, including apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban, have been
developed as alternatives to warfarin, the standard oral anticoagulation therapy for patients with …

Background: Women with a history of certain pregnancy complications are at higher risk for
cardiovascular (CVD) disease. However, most clinical guidelines only recommend …

Government-issued agricultural subsidies are worsening obesity trends in America. Current
agricultural policy remains largely uninformed by public health discourse. Although findings …

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine smoking cessation rates among
smokers with AMI to determine whether bupropion, started in-hospital, is safe and can improve …

We examined the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a junk food tax as an
intervention to counter increasing obesity in North America. Small excise taxes are likely to yield …

Background Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy ( HDP ) have been shown to predict later
risk of cardiovascular disease ( CVD ). However, previous studies have not accounted for …

Rivaroxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, is a new oral anticoagulant that has been developed as
an alternative to vitamin K antagonists. However, its safety remains unclear. Reported …

Background High weight gain in pregnancy is associated with greater postpartum weight
retention, yet long-term implications remain unknown. We aimed to assess whether gestational …

Background Persons with non-O and Rh-positive blood types are purported to be more
susceptible to infection, including SARS-CoV-2, but there remains uncertainty about the degree …

Importance Unintentional injury, suicide, and homicide are leading causes of death among
young females. Teen pregnancy may be a marker of adverse life experiences. Objective To …