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Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis risk high among cerebral palsy patients
This is the first study to compare these risks using a relatively large cohort of adults with and without cerebral palsy.
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Once-weekly teriparatide still achieves bone mineral density gains
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Low-fat dairy associated with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
SAN FRANCISCO – An indicator of healthy living, or a true effect?
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Appeals court may strike down ACA
Appeals judges appeared doubtful during oral arguments that the Affordable Care Act should survive without the law's signature insurance mandate...
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Osteoporotic fracture risk appears higher in adults with hemophilia
The risk of osteoporotic fractures following hemophilia increased with time and was significantly higher 5 years after the diagnosis.
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Using Obamacare authority, Trump aims to shift dialysis care to patients’ homes
The plan aims to increase the number of patients getting dialysis at home and double the annual number of kidneys available for transplant.
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Higher omega-3 fatty acid levels cut heart failure risk
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Teen mothers using long-acting reversible contraception are least likely to use condoms
Teen mothers using the patch, ring, injections, or the pill are more likely to use condoms, but condom use still is relatively low in this...
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Court halts rule requiring drug list pricing in advertising
Judge noted that the court understands what HHS wanted to do – but that it’s up to Congress to enact such a requirement.
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Industry payments influence prescription choices
New research shows a link between industry payments by drug manufacturers to physicians and prescribing patterns for associated medications.
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Metformin linked to lower dementia risk in black patients
Black patients younger than 75 years fared better on first-line metformin monotherapy than they did on sulfonylurea monotherapy.