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Barbershop BP intervention going strong at 12 months
Pharmacists at the barbershop got all participants on meds, and two-thirds hitting the target BP.
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New diabetes guidelines downgrade insulin as first-line injectable treatment
ADA’s 2019 Standards of Medical Care suggest glucagonlike peptide–1 receptor agonists instead.
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Active migraine in women linked to lower risk of developing T2DM
There was a linear decrease in prevalence of migraine leading up to T2DM diagnosis among those who were eventually diagnosed with it.
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Texas judge strikes down ACA putting law in peril — again
The future of the Affordable Care Act is threatened – again – this time by a ruling Friday from a federal district court judge in Texas.
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Class-action suit filed against ABIM over MOC
Four internists allege ABIM is monopolizing the MOC market and forcing physicians to purchase MOC.
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Heavy drinkers have a harder time keeping the weight off
NASHVILLE – Teetotalers had the best luck maintaining weight loss, but the differences were small.
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Weight loss medications may have a role after bariatric surgery
Medication may help curb weight regain, especially in those who are regaining quickly.
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Open enrollment 2019: Busiest week so far at HealthCare.gov
Dec. 15 is the last day to sign up for 2019 coverage.
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CABG surpasses PCI for diabetics out to 7.5 years
CHICAGO – The survival advantage of CABG over PCI in the FREEDOM trial is sustained in the long term.
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Study: Few physicians use telemedicine
In 2016, 15% of medical practices used telemedicine for patient interactions, an AMA analysis finds.
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Obesity meds used by just over half of pediatric obesity programs
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Some centers felt pharmacologic treatment wasn’t appropriate, while some were unsure how to...