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McCain’s complicated health care legacy: He hated the ACA. He also saved it
Sen. McCain’s health care efforts bolstered his reputation as a lawmaker willing to work across the aisle.
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Medicare donut hole: Fewer enrollees, more spending in 2016
The number of part D enrollees reaching the coverage gap dropped, but out-of-pocket costs went up.
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ASCEND: Aspirin, fish oil flop in diabetes
MUNICH – No benefit for primary cardiovascular prevention seen in massive ASCEND trial.
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Lorcaserin shows CV safety in CAMELLIA-TIMI 61
It’s the first weight-loss drug ever to show cardiovascular safety, Dr. Erin Bohula said in an interview.
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FOURIER analysis: PCSK9 inhibition helps MetS patients the most
MUNICH –
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Restrictions on EMT glucagon administration should be lifted
“Increasing the availability of glucagon in the prehospital setting will likely result in reduced cost burden and adverse consequences of severe...
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Tuition-free med school touches off multimillion-dollar debate
New York University’s School of Medicine is learning that no good deed goes unpunished.
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ADA/EASD: Draft consensus statement on managing hyperglycemia in T2DM
ORLANDO – Draft recommendations for hyperglycemia management in T2DM were released at the scientific sessions of the ADA.
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Earnings gap seen among Maryland physicians
Male physicians worked 11% more hours, women earned 33% less money.
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Feds take baseline on EHR interoperability
Survey respondents report challenges with integrating external reports, summaries.
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The VADT at 15 years: No legacy effect of intensive glucose control in T2DM
Final VADT follow-up study results show no legacy effect for CV or renal outcomes at 15 years in the intensive glucose therapy arm.