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Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
Bezlotoxumab Promising Against Recurrent Clostridium difficile
Medication cuts risk of recurrent C. difficile infections by 40 percent
Doctors’ Opinions Vary Widely on Approval of Disability Benefits
International study finds wide variance in how medical professionals determine benefit recipients
Obesity Not Linked to Low Back Pain in Twin Study
When considering genetics, no increased risk for chronic LBP for any obesity-related measures
Diabetes Requiring Insulin Tied to Increased Stroke Risk in A-Fib
Patients requiring insulin, but not those without diabetes or without insulin, have increased risk
USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Screen for OSA in Asymptomatic
Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
CVD, Osteoporosis Risk Up for Young Thyroid Cancer Survivors
More people are living with other serious health conditions resulting from treatment, researchers say
Overall Cancer Mortality Rate Down in the United States
But clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Ups Control in T1DM Patients
Pair of studies found patients had better levels with devices
Chemo May Be Overused in Younger Patients With Colon CA
Researchers find treatment often isn't beneficial
