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New Model Predicts Six-Month Mortality for Older Adults With Acute Myocardial Infarction
12/10/2019
Researchers found that a new tool accurately predicts six-month mortality for older adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction.
Researchers found that a new tool accurately predicts six-month mortality for older adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction.
Researchers found that a new...
12/10/2019
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Non-HDL Cholesterol Predicts Future CVD Risk
12/05/2019
“These data could be useful for physician–patient communication about primary prevention strategies,” researchers explained.
“These data could be useful for physician–patient communication about primary prevention strategies,” researchers explained.
“These data could be useful for...
12/05/2019
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NSAID Use Common Among Atrial-Fibrillation Patients Taking Oral Anticoagulants
12/03/2019
Researchers found that patients with atrial fibrillation commonly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs along with oral anticoagulants, a practice that increases their risk of bleeding.
Researchers found that patients with atrial fibrillation commonly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs along with oral anticoagulants, a practice that increases their risk of bleeding.
Researchers found that patients...
12/03/2019
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Fracture Risk Higher With Warfarin vs DOACs
11/26/2019
Researchers recently assessed fracture risk among older adults taking warfarin compared to those taking direct oral anticoagulants, and found that warfarin was associated with increased risk of fractures.
Researchers recently assessed fracture risk among older adults taking warfarin compared to those taking direct oral anticoagulants, and found that warfarin was associated with increased risk of fractures.
Researchers recently assessed...
11/26/2019
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AHA, ACC Issue New Performance, Quality Measures for BP Management
11/14/2019
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have released a report containing new clinical performance and quality measures for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in adults.
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have released a report containing new clinical performance and quality measures for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in adults.
The American Heart Association...
11/14/2019
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Poor Depression Care After Heart Attack, Stroke Increases Patient Costs
11/06/2019
Study findings show that 60% of patients receive inadequate care for major depressive disorder following heart attack or stroke, which researchers say is linked with notably higher health care costs.
Study findings show that 60% of patients receive inadequate care for major depressive disorder following heart attack or stroke, which researchers say is linked with notably higher health care costs.
Study findings show that 60% of...
11/06/2019
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Antihypertensives: Which Treatment Option Is Most Effective?
10/28/2019
In a recent study, researchers compared effectiveness and safety of antihypertensive drugs and outcomes from observational data from 4.9 million patients.
In a recent study, researchers compared effectiveness and safety of antihypertensive drugs and outcomes from observational data from 4.9 million patients.
In a recent study, researchers...
10/28/2019
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Statins Are Underprescribed, Prescribed at Lower Intensities in Patients With HIV
10/28/2019
“This study reveals that [people living with HIV] may be at a substantial disadvantage in terms of receiving correct statin therapy for ASCVD risk reduction,” the researchers concluded.
“This study reveals that [people living with HIV] may be at a substantial disadvantage in terms of receiving correct statin therapy for ASCVD risk reduction,” the researchers concluded.
“This study reveals that [people...
10/28/2019
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Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
10/25/2019
According to study findings, higher blood pressure variability is associated with greater cognitive and functional deterioration in Alzheimer disease.
According to study findings, higher blood pressure variability is associated with greater cognitive and functional deterioration in Alzheimer disease.
According to study findings,...
10/25/2019
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Amgen Sets One Lower List Price for its Cholesterol Drug
10/24/2019
Beginning next year, the official list price for the cholesterol drug Repatha (evolocumab) will be the lower price Amgen began offering last year to patients on Medicare and those paying for the drug out-of-pocket.
Beginning next year, the official list price for the cholesterol drug Repatha (evolocumab) will be the lower price Amgen began offering last year to patients on Medicare and those paying for the drug out-of-pocket.
Beginning next year, the...
10/24/2019
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A Place Patients with Cancer Can Call Home, Part 1
07/14/2016
Consultants in Medical Oncology and Hematology became the first National Committee for Quality Assurance-recognized specialty patient-centered medical home and the first oncology medical home. In this interview, John Sprandio describes how...
Consultants in Medical Oncology and Hematology became the first National Committee for Quality Assurance-recognized specialty patient-centered medical home and the first oncology medical home. In this interview, John Sprandio describes how...
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Topical Antiseptic Recalled
09/20/2017
A recent labeling mistake has prompted a Class II recall for an over-the-counter topical antiseptic.
A recent labeling mistake has prompted a Class II recall for an over-the-counter topical antiseptic.
A recent labeling mistake has...
09/20/2017
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Patients on Generic Statins Fare Better
09/16/2014
Medicare beneficiaries on generic statins are more likely to adhere to their therapy and fare better than are those prescribed brand name versions of the drugs, according to a study funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Medicare beneficiaries on generic statins are more likely to adhere to their therapy and fare better than are those prescribed brand name versions of the drugs, according to a study funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Medicare beneficiaries on...
09/16/2014
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Body Weight Support Treadmill Training Improves Gait in PD
03/06/2019
In a recent study, patients with Parkinson disease who engaged in body weight support treadmill training saw significant improvement in gait parameters and in clinical scales.
In a recent study, patients with Parkinson disease who engaged in body weight support treadmill training saw significant improvement in gait parameters and in clinical scales.
In a recent study, patients with...
03/06/2019
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Americans Back Federal Funds for Planned Parenthood Health Services: Poll
08/21/2015
Americans broadly support providing federal funding for free women's health exams, screenings and contraception services, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found.
Americans broadly support providing federal funding for free women's health exams, screenings and contraception services, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found.
Americans broadly support...
08/21/2015
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