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Personalized coaching program controls blood pressure for black patients
HOUSTON – The randomized “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” trial found that a yearlong lifestyle modification intervention could significantly increase...
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Trump lays out principles for ACA replacement
Former Speaker John Boehner warns, “In the 25 years that I served in the Unites States Congress, Republicans never ever one time agreed on what a...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Best practice advice on EBT use released
New best practice guidance has been issued for use of endoscopic bariatric treatments.
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‘Strong evidence’ links obesity to cancers
A large umbrella review study of more than 200 meta-analyses finds that obesity is associated with a wide range of cancers.
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Humira Pen topped per-person drug spending in 2016
The spending top 10 includes three drugs for diabetes, two for arthritis/psoriasis, and two for multiple sclerosis.
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Megamerger rulings may chill future consolidations
The blocking of mergers between Aetna and Humana and Anthem and Cigna may discourage future consolidations between insurers and among providers....
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Familial hypercholesterolemia: Look for it!
SNOWMASS, COLO – Familial hypercholesterolemia is far more common than you think.
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CMS to alert docs of their MIPS status soon
ORLANDO – By about the first week of April, CMS will notify practices if they are exempt.
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Three signs predict hypercalcemic crisis in hyperparathyroid patients
A triad of signs can predict hypercalcemic crisis among patients with hyperparathyroidism.
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Testosterone Trials’ cardiac, cognitive results disappoint
Testosterone treatment may have beneficial effects on unexplained anemia or bone density, but may increase coronary artery plaque and offer no...
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Want better patient engagement? Use social media
ORLANDO – Twitter, Facebook Live, and blogging are the most effective social medial platforms for doctors, according to cardiologist Kevin...