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New hepatitis treatment cost effective for some patient types
Key clinical point: New treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) is cost effective for patients with cirrhosis and for those without cirrhosis who...
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Universal bisphosphonates after wrist fracture prevent hip fractures but at a cost
Key clinical point: Savings from prevention of hip fractures with universal bisphosphonates after distal radius fractures in elderly women would...
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Home-administered biologics for RA more common with Medicare Part D subsidies
Key clinical point: Medicare beneficiaries who receive Part D low-income subsidies (LIS) are more likely to receive home-administered biologics...
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Obeticholic acid for NASH improves markers and fibrosis
Key clinical point: The farnesoid X nuclear receptor agonist obeticholic acid improved clinical markers of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) but...
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Midlife blood pressure patterns predict CVD, mortality risk
Key clinical point: Systolic blood pressures at midlife fall into patterns associated with varying degrees of CVD risk. Major finding: Lower SBP...
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Hot Flashes in Younger Women May Signal Cardiac Risk
Key clinical point: Early onset of hot flashes could be a marker for increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Major finding: Women who experience...
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Hot flashes in younger women may signal cardiac risk
Key clinical point: Early onset of hot flashes could be a marker for increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Major finding: Women who experience...
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Statins for all eligible under new guidelines could save lives
Key clinical point: New statin guidelines, if followed, could save lives but increase cases of myopathy and diabetes. Major finding: Up to 12.6%...
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Women having heart attacks face longer prehospital delay
Key clinical point: Women having heart attacks wait longer to call for help, and it takes longer to get them to a hospital. Major findings: The...
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More coronary artery calcification seen with sedentary behavior
Key clinical point: Increased sedentary time was independently associated with increased coronary artery calcification. Major findings: In a...
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Fitter veterans have 35% lower health care costs
Key clinical point: Health care costs are significantly lower for the most-fit service veterans. Major finding: Health care costs for the most-fit...
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Oversight of antipsychotic use in Medicaid-insured children varies by state
Key clinical point: Prescribing atypical antipsychotics to minors requires prior authorization in 31 states. Major findings: Thirty-one states...
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Poor response to statins predicts growth in plaque
Key clinical point: Patients on statins who had minimal LDL-C lowering also showed increased atheroma progression. Major finding: Of 647 patients...