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Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Risk for Heart Failure, but Not Every Kind

β€” Case-control study reinforces connection between inflammation and HFpEF

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Could a Hypertension Drug Protect Against Post-Stroke Epilepsy?

Observational study suggests one antihypertensive class might be preventive

Dec 09, 2024
Opinion
Hospitalization Should Not Mean Financial Ruin for Medicare Beneficiaries

Updated policies can help older adults cover the costs of care

Dec 08, 2024
Opinion
Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

Dec 08, 2024
Texting to Improve Adherence to CVD Medications; Detecting Maternal Cancers

Also in TTHealthWatch: U.S. drug prices under Medicare's price negotiation system

Dec 07, 2024
Opinion
Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

Texting to Improve Adherence to CVD Medications; Detecting Maternal Cancers

Also in TTHealthWatch: U.S. drug prices under Medicare's price negotiation system

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Women's CVD Risk Calculations Barely Budge When Sex-Specific Variables Are Included

Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors

Dec 06, 2024
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Muscle Loss May Portend Future Dementia

But findings should be viewed with caution, expert suggests

Dec 05, 2024
RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Nursing Homes Fell Behind on Vaccinating Patients for COVID

Billing complexities and patient skepticism partially to blame

Dec 05, 2024
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Minimally Invasive Procedure May Reduce Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization could help put off the need for knee replacement surgery

Dec 04, 2024
RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Daily Chores May Provide Cardiovascular Protection in Women Who Don't Exercise

Short bouts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity tied to lower risk of MACE

Dec 03, 2024
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Cognitive Performance Falls as Metal Exposure Rises

Carrying at least one copy of APOE4 may modify the association

Dec 03, 2024
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Some Older Adults Think Stopping CRC Screening at Age 75 Is 'Unacceptable'

Limited life expectancy may not increase acceptance of such guidelines, researchers say

Dec 03, 2024
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Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized; Medicare Advantage Under Trump; NFL Icon's Health

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Dec 03, 2024
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Consider All Prior Fractures During Osteoporosis Assessment, Study Suggests

Even bone breaks in early adulthood were linked with a higher risk for fracture in older adults

Dec 02, 2024
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Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries'

All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S.

Dec 02, 2024
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Study: Patients Better Be Very Literate to Understand These Handouts

Some educational materials require college-level reading ability

Dec 02, 2024
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Fat in the Belly Correlates With Brain Amyloid

Lower HDL cholesterol also linked with high amyloid in the brain, says researcher

Dec 02, 2024
RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Opinion
Medical Education Needs Its Own AI Playbook

Artificial intelligence should be used differently in training and medical practice

Dec 01, 2024
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TV's Dr. Oz Invested in Businesses Regulated by Agency Trump Wants Him to Lead

Shares included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000

Nov 29, 2024
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