
Early follow-up in patients with COPD led to lower rates of readmissions at 90 days, while patients with CHF saw lower 90-day mortality.
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Reducing sedentary time and increasing physical activity may reduce the global burden of premature deaths and CVD.

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Event rates were inversely proportional to kidney function in patients with chronic coronary disease.

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Varenicline was efficacious at weeks 12, 24, and 52 of the trial compared with placebo in a smoking cessation program.

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