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Two separate research groups say they've successfully reduced cholesterol in humans by using different methods to block the angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) gene. The findings were published online May 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Targeting ANGPTL3 Can Significantly Lower Cholesterol

Two trials show promise for non-statin approach to cardiovascular disease prevention
As more baby boomers age

CDC: Alzheimer’s Mortality Up 55 Percent From 1999 to 2014

More patients also dying at home, with the caregiving burden often falling on loved ones
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal the federal law essentially banning construction of physician-owned hospitals and making it difficult for these facilities to grow

New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals

Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that passed the House this month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage

New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance

While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
U.S. hospitals differ greatly in how often they move new stroke patients from treatment to comfort or hospice care

Hospitals Vary Widely in Moving Stroke Patients to Comfort Care

Doctors more apt to suggest it sooner for older, white, female, and uninsured patients
The rate of delivery within 24 hours is increased with induction with concurrent oxytocin infusion added to preinduction cervical ripening with a Foley catheter versus Foley followed by oxytocin

Induction With Concurrent Oxytocin, Foley Speeds Delivery

Concurrent oxytocin added to Foley increases rate of delivery in 24 hours in nulliparous, multiparous
Different paths to perspective of another's experience are associated with varying effect on helpers' health during helping behavior

Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic

Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
Telephone calls and short message service can improve the likelihood of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return

Calls, SMS Can Increase Adherence to FIT CRC Screening

Increased rate of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return with telephone call, SMS reminder
Geographic information systems mapping can visualize geographic access barriers to eye care among patients with diabetes

Mapping IDs Geographic Access Barriers for Diabetic Retinopathy

And, telescreening ups diabetes retinopathy screening rate in primary care setting in N. Carolina
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Orthostatic Hypotension in T2DM Linked to Riser Type Circadian BP

OH group had increased incidence rates of mortality, major adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events