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Metformin is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality compared with sulfonylureas

Lower CVD Mortality for Metformin Versus Sulfonylureas

Large analysis found up to 40 percent lower risk of heart disease mortality versus sulfonylureas
Testosterone undecanoate reduces anemia in patients with subnormal testosterone levels

Testosterone Undecanoate Cuts Anemia in Hypogonadal Men

Decreased prevalence of anemia and components of metabolic syndrome after 54 weeks of tx
Genetically determined vitamin K1 is associated with coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction

Genetic Vitamin K1 Levels Linked to Heart Disease

Vitamin K1 single nucleotide polymorphisms positively linked to CAD/MI
New research suggests an increasing risk for hip and vertebral fracture in the 10 years after knee replacement. The findings were scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of the International Osteoporosis Foundation

Hip, Vertebral Fracture Risk May Jump Post Knee Replacement

Swedish study found that people with new knees had slight increase in spinal fractures, too
Low-cost generic antiviral drugs are as effective and safe as more expensive brand-name drugs in treating people with hepatitis C

Generic Antivirals Equally Effective to Brand Rx in Hep C

Inexpensive antivirals could be a game-changer in many countries, researchers say
Looking at a family medicine practice with fresh eyes can help address unsightly issues that patients notice

Article Offers Ways to Address Overlooked Details in Practice

Positive impression can be created in waiting room, front desk, hallway, examination room
A moderate or intense exercise regimen may improve a man's odds of surviving prostate cancer

AACR: Regular Pre-Diagnosis Exercise Ups Prostate CA Survival

Researchers found that men who exercised the most had the best outcomes
Many heart patients undergo carotid imaging for uncertain or inappropriate reasons

Physicians May Be Ordering Carotid Imaging Too Often

Uncertain results can prompt surgery that may be unnecessary and risky
A considerable proportion of older patients with atrial fibrillation are not prescribed antithrombotics

Antithrombotic Rx Could Be Optimized for Older A-Fib Patients

Use of guideline-recommended stroke risk tools could assist medication review pharmacists
Early reductions in Medicare spending were seen for the first full year of Medicare Shared Savings Program contracts for 2012 Accountable Care Organization entrants

Decrease in Medicare Spending for 2012 ACO Entrants

First full year of Medicare Shared Savings Program contracts linked to early drop in Medicare spending