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X-Ray Noise Reduction Technology Cuts Radiation
Image noise reduction algorithm reduces radiation exposure during coronary angiography, angioplasty
Health Expenditures Rising for Middle Class, Wealthy
But, since 2004, simultaneous decline in expenditures for the nonelderly poor
Medicare Spending Up for Decedents Versus Survivors
Average per capita spending for Medicare beneficiaries who died 4-fold higher than survivors
Diabetes Confers Worse Prognosis for Patients With ACS
Patients with diabetes + STEMI have increased risk of early stent thrombosis compared with NSTE-ACS
Peripheral CD34+ Stem Cells Beneficial in Angina
Angina frequency significantly lower after intravenous CD34+ cells at week four
Higher Education Linked to Reduced Post-MI Heart Failure
Link between higher levels of education and lower risk of heart failure similar in men, women
Labor Compensation, Purchased Goods, Service Biggest Spends
Purchased goods and services saw the largest increase in 2012 spending
High-Fat Mediterranean Diet Can Still Be Healthy
Diet may protect against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer
Baseline ALT, AST Frequently Assessed With Statin Initiation
Baseline testing rates 89.3, 88.8 percent for alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase
Burnout Can Have Acute Personal, Professional Consequences
Physician burnout can contribute to failed relationships, substance abuse, suicidal ideation
