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Lithium’s Risk to Fetus May Be Lower Than Previously Thought
Increased risk of cardiac defects seen, but magnitude of effect smaller than previously postulated
Lifespan Up With Adoption of Four Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
Increased survival times for men, women adopting four healthy behaviors versus none or one behavior
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose
Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
Non-Shivering Thermogenesis Can Activate Metabolic Pathways
Non-shivering thermogenesis results in activation and expansion of brown and beige adipose tissue
Americans Are Getting Less Sodium From Packaged Food
However, the researchers found they still eat more salt than is healthy
2011 to 2014 Saw Increase in Use of High-Intensity Statins After MI
Increase in percentage of beneficiaries whose first statin Rx after MI was for high-intensity dose
U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients
Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
