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Medicaid Expansion Tied to Fewer Heart Disease Deaths
06/11/2019
With increased access to insurance under the Affordable Care Act, fewer middle-aged people are dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.
With increased access to insurance under the Affordable Care Act, fewer middle-aged people are dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.
With increased access to...
06/11/2019
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Out-of-Pocket Costs May Predict Beta-Blocker Nonadherence in Medicare Enrollees With HF
06/10/2019
“If out-of-pocket spending indeed predicts nonadherence to beta-blockers in this population, then limits on patient liability for beta-blockers relative to income may increase efficiency, should costs rise,” researchers wrote.
“If out-of-pocket spending indeed predicts nonadherence to beta-blockers in this population, then limits on patient liability for beta-blockers relative to income may increase efficiency, should costs rise,” researchers wrote.
“If out-of-pocket spending...
06/10/2019
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AI Decision Support System Prevents Unneeded Tests in Patients With Stable Chest Pain
05/24/2019
A clinical decision support tool powered by artificial intelligence can prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in patients with stable chest pain, according to new research.
A clinical decision support tool powered by artificial intelligence can prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in patients with stable chest pain, according to new research.
A clinical decision support tool...
05/24/2019
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Do All Statin Users Reach Healthy LDL-C Levels?
05/14/2019
“The proportions of patients not achieving threshold LDL-C levels indicate an unmet preventive need,” the researchers wrote.
“The proportions of patients not achieving threshold LDL-C levels indicate an unmet preventive need,” the researchers wrote.
“The proportions of patients not...
05/14/2019
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Without Heart Disease, Daily Aspirin May Be Too Risky
05/13/2019
A new study suggests that taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes may increase the risk of severe intracranial bleeding to the point where the risk outweighs any potential benefit.
A new study suggests that taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes may increase the risk of severe intracranial bleeding to the point where the risk outweighs any potential benefit.
A new study suggests that taking...
05/13/2019
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Heart Failure Deaths Rising in U.S., Especially Among Younger Adults
05/07/2019
About 5.7 million American adults have heart failure, according to the CDC, and about half of the people who develop this condition die within five years of diagnosis.
About 5.7 million American adults have heart failure, according to the CDC, and about half of the people who develop this condition die within five years of diagnosis.
About 5.7 million American...
05/07/2019
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When Pharmacies Close, Medication Adherence Drops
04/25/2019
Pharmacy closures led to a significant drop in adherence to essential cardiovascular medications among US older adults that persisted through 12 months of follow-up, researchers found.
Pharmacy closures led to a significant drop in adherence to essential cardiovascular medications among US older adults that persisted through 12 months of follow-up, researchers found.
Pharmacy closures led to a...
04/25/2019
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Suboptimal Statin Response Linked to Worse Cardiovascular Disease Risk
04/15/2019
The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased in patients who have a suboptimal LDL cholesterol response to statin therapy, researchers report.
The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased in patients who have a suboptimal LDL cholesterol response to statin therapy, researchers report.
The risk of cardiovascular...
04/15/2019
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For Frail Elderly After MI, Meds May Prolong Life but Impact Function
04/11/2019
Medication typically prescribed to prevent future heart problems may help frail older adults live longer after myocardial infarction, however, researchers suggests these drugs may also contribute to increased frailty.
Medication typically prescribed to prevent future heart problems may help frail older adults live longer after myocardial infarction, however, researchers suggests these drugs may also contribute to increased frailty.
Medication typically prescribed...
04/11/2019
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Many Eligible Patients Are Never Offered Statins
03/27/2019
According to a recent study, statin-eligible patients report they have gone untreated because they have never been offered statins.
According to a recent study, statin-eligible patients report they have gone untreated because they have never been offered statins.
According to a recent study,...
03/27/2019
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Managing Localized Prostate Cancer in a Septuagenarian With Dementia
02/13/2012
As with many cancers, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age. The disease’s complexity and its many treatment options add to the conundrum of selecting the proper approach, especially when the patient is an elder with a life-limiting...
As with many cancers, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age. The disease’s complexity and its many treatment options add to the conundrum of selecting the proper approach, especially when the patient is an elder with a life-limiting...
As with many cancers, the risk...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
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California bill would require reporting of `superbug` infections, deaths
12/06/2016
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Preparing Family Members for the Death of a Loved One in Long-Term Care
12/10/2018
Authors explore what is known about preparedness for death and evidence-based interventions to improve preparedness of family caregivers in the LTC setting.
Authors explore what is known about preparedness for death and evidence-based interventions to improve preparedness of family caregivers in the LTC setting.
Authors explore what is known...
12/10/2018
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Experts Identify Factors Hindering Biosimilar Uptake
03/02/2018
A recent perspective in The New England Journal of Medicine outlined the reasons why biosimilar uptake in the United States has been lackluster.
A recent perspective in The New England Journal of Medicine outlined the reasons why biosimilar uptake in the United States has been lackluster.
A recent perspective in The New...
03/02/2018
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Updated HIV Guidelines from the CDC
12/17/2014
The CDC published an updated guideline on recommendations for preventing HIV transmission.
The CDC published an updated guideline on recommendations for preventing HIV transmission.
The CDC published an updated...
12/17/2014
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