Numerof Report: Population Health Is Inevitable, but Initiatives Have Stalled
April 10th 2019The fourth annual Numerof Survey Report outlined the evolution of population health management in the United States. The report found that while the population health management has been gaining momentum, initiatives toward adopting risk-based models have stalled.
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E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular in the United States since their introduction in 2007. Reported use has dramatically increased among adults and, alarmingly, youths, as well. Sales of e-cigarettes, other vaping devices, and e-liquids have increased nearly 1400% over the last decade.
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Amarin Files Supplemental NDA With FDA for Vascepa Based on REDUCE-IT Results
April 4th 2019Based on recently published results of the REDUCE-IT study, pharmacuetical company Amarin has submitted a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to the FDA for an expanded label for its leading drug Vascepa. Also, the American Diabetes Association has included the drug in a mid-year update to its 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.
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Can Staggered Care Save Money While Achieving Viral Suppression in Youth With HIV?
March 27th 2019In an ongoing study, researchers seek to determine whether a staggered, "step up" intervention model could be more successful and cost-effective than standard care for achieving viral suppression in youths living with HIV.
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Lung Function Improved as Patients Increased Strenuous Daily Physical Activity, Study Says
March 27th 2019Individuals with an obstructive lung disease saw improvement in lung function when they replaced 30 minutes of sedentary time per day with strenuous or strength-building physical activity.
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CDC Says New HIV Transmissions Stem From Lack of Treatment, Unawareness of Infection
March 20th 2019The majority of new HIV infections have been found to be transmitted by individuals who are unaware that they have HIV or by those who know they have HIV but are not receiving treatment to suppress their infection.
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Participation in Community Groups Found to Increase Awareness of PrEP
March 16th 2019Gay or bisexual men who participated in community groups were found have a higher awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) than those who did not. PrEP has proven to be a successful preventive measure to decrease the spread of HIV.
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Damage to Dwellings and How You Cleaned Up Affected Respiratory Health After 9/11
March 14th 2019Exposure to dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center has been associated with a multitude of respiratory outcomes. For the first time, researchers looked at how dwellings in Lower Manhattan were damaged, how they were repaired, how people cleaned up afterwards, and how these differences affected the likelihood of respiratory symptoms and diseases.
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e-Cigarettes Nearly Twice as Effective as Nicotine-Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation
March 8th 2019Researchers found use of e-cigarettes was nearly twice as effective as nicotine-replacement therapy to help individuals quit smoking, according to a new study in New England Journal of Medicine.
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Just 7 Drinks per Week Can Raise Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
March 8th 2019Even moderate drinkers, who consume 7 to 13 alcoholic beverages per week, are at risk for developing high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack or stoke, according to an abstract to be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions and Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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e-Cigarettes Boost Heart Attack Risk, Emotional Stress, Findings Show
March 7th 2019Those who use e-cigarettes face higher risks of having a heart attack, experiencing emotional distress, and developing coronary artery disease compared to non-users, according to an abstract to be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions and Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Investigating Annual Variation in Exacerbation Frequency in Patients With COPD
March 6th 2019Analysis of a 2-year study showed that fluctuations in yearly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation rates may be associated with variations in Haemophilus influenzae colonization.
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Examining the Link Between Cerebral Small-Vessel Diseases and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson Disease
March 5th 2019Researchers discovered a strong correlation between cerebral small vessel diseases and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease, according to a recent cross-sectional study.
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Estimating the Cost-Effectiveness of PrEP Over 40 Years
March 2nd 2019Short-term investments pertaining to the distribution of PrEP are expected to result in long-term cost-savings and promote significant health benefits following its introduction in Germany, according to a new modelling study.
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Stakeholders Discuss Gaps in Women's Healthcare Across the Lifespan
February 28th 2019A webinar presented by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative emphasized the issues that women continue to face regarding fairness and equality in modern healthcare, discussing topics such as caregiving, maternal and mental health, racial disparities, and more.
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Improving Outcomes for Children With Persistent Asthma
February 24th 2019Two abstracts presented Saturday at The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2019 Annual Meeting, held February 22-25 in San Francisco, California, discussed how formulary switching can affect outcomes for patients with severe persistent asthma, as well as how improving outcomes may be associated with increased quality measures.
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