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Increased Coverage in States With Medicaid Expansion
Most low-income non-elderly adults in non-expansion state of Kansas support expanding Medicaid
Unfavorable Prepregnancy Lipid Levels Linked to Low Parity
Higher prepregnancy TG and TG:HDL-c ratio linked to increased risk of one lifetime pregnancy
Both High and Low Uric Acid Levels Tied to Higher Mortality
Association showed increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer death
WTC-Related PTSD May Up Risk for Stroke, MI in Clean-Up Crew
Similar magnitude of risk in men and women, independent of depression
Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network
Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
FDA Recalls Drugs Containing Active Ingredient Valsartan
All lots of non-expired products that contain valsartan supplied by Zhejiang Huahai being recalled
Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Testosterone Prescribing Down Since 2013
Decline coincided with reports linking testosterone to adverse cardiovascular events
Five-Year Stroke Rates Lower After PCI Versus CABG
Reduced risk of stroke in the 30-day post-procedural period, but similar risk from 31 days to five years
Risk of CRC, Non-CRC Death Up With Positive Fecal Hb Test
Positive gFOBT result linked to increased risk of death from circulatory, respiratory, other diseases
