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Cardiovascular risk management supported for type 2 diabetes
Breast arterial calcification and low bone mass predict coronary artery disease in women.
News
FDA approves first EpiPen generic
The approval is for the generic version of the most widely prescribed epinephrine autoinjector in the United States.
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New guidelines remap adult congenital heart disease
Also, how mammograms may help coronary artery disease prevention, why dietary variety doesn’t translate to quality, and how PCI can tackle complex...
From the Journals
Psoriasis registry study provides more data on infliximab’s infection risk
Infliximab was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of serious infection, compared with non-biologic systemic treatments.
Guidelines
Adult congenital heart disease guideline gets 10-year update, new classification system
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Medicare Advantage pushback
The opioid epidemic is driving down the life expectancy in the U.S.
From the Journals
Prolonged antimalarial therapy linked to elevated cardiac biomarkers, cardiomyopathy
“The majority of patients with SLE should be considered at risk because most of them receive long-term maintenance therapy.”
Conference Coverage
Address physical health risks of people with SMI
ROCKVILLE, MD. – Strategies still are needed to fight obesity, diabetes, smoking, and sedentary behavior.
From the Journals
Breast arterial calcification, low bone mass predict CAD in women
Two commonly performed imaging tests may enhance risk prediction for coronary artery disease in women.
Daily News Podcast
Variation doesn’t mean quality when it comes to diet
There is no increased risk for autism spectrum disorder with prenatal Tdap vaccination.
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Mobile contraception app gets FDA approval
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services push accountable care organizations to take on more risk.