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Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
Anxiety Levels Tied to Bone Mineral Density Post-Menopause
Probability of fracture lower for participants in the tertile of the lowest anxiety scores
Study IDs Factors Linked to Quality of Life With Dementia
Relationship, social engagement, and functional ability factors were associated with better quality of life
Rate of Deaths From Falls in Seniors Up From 2007 to 2016
Rate increased in almost every demographic category; largest increase for those aged ≥85 years
American Psychiatric Association, May 5-9
The 170th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 5 to 9 in...
Fx Risk Should Be Monitored in Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday
Lower femoral neck bone mineral density and T scores for fracture versus non-fracture group
Malnutrition Is Associated With Poor Prognosis in Heart Failure
One-year mortality was increased for patients with moderate or severe versus mild or no malnutrition
Resistance Exercise May Reduce Depressive Symptoms in Adults
Meta-analysis shows reduction in depressive symptoms with RET, with considerable heterogeneity
FDA Targets Clinics Offering Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Clinics claim unapproved therapies can treat number of diseases and conditions, including ALS and cancer
Coaching to Up H2O Intake Does Not Slow eGFR Decline in CKD
No significant slowing in kidney function decline after one year for adults with chronic kidney disease
