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Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis Will Affect 40 Percent of People
Obesity appears to raise the risk, researchers note
Crepitus Tied to Incident Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Subjective knee crepitus predicts incident subjective osteoarthritis longitudinally
E-Health-Based Management of Oral Anticoagulation Tx Beneficial
E-health-based coagulation service linked to lower frequency of adverse events
Lower Incidence of Chronic Illness for Centenarians
In veterans, rates of chronic illness lower for centenarians than those in their 80s, 90s
Obesity, Sex Predict Remission for Antidepressant Medications
Females, but not males, with higher BMI more likely to remit, regardless of medication type
Ischemic Outcomes Don’t Vary With Gender in ACS Patients
No difference by gender for ACS patients undergoing PCI receiving clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor
Even Low Level of Physical Activity May Cut Fracture Risk
Lower rate of fracture for individuals who walk or bicycle less than 20 minutes/day versus hardly ever
BDNF Gene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s
If β-amyloid plaques are present in the brain, process is even faster, researchers say
CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System
3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal
But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
