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Telmisartan Linked to Reduced Risk for Alzheimer Disease in Black Patients
African American-specific beneficial effects of telmisartan identified in Mendelian randomization analysis
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
PTSD Symptoms Persist for Thousands of Vietnam Vets
It's never too late to seek help, experts say
Plant-Based Diets May Lower CV Disease, Deaths in Middle-Aged
Association also found for reduction in all-cause mortality but not incident cardiovascular disease
Congo Ebola Outbreak Claims Nearly 100 Children’s Lives
Number of new cases surged in January, from about 20 a week to more than 40
Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010
Fewer organ failures, less mechanical ventilation, lower 30-day death for intermediate vs ICU billing
Adherence to Healthy Diet May Cut Effects of Genetics on Obesity
Long-term, improved diet quality benefits weight control in those with high genetic risk of obesity
Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million
Given the increase in uninsured due to COVID-19-related unemployment, this estimate is likely low
ACC: Meds Targeting PCSK9 Show Benefit for High-Risk Patients
Evolocumab and inclisiran inhibit proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9
Long Detection Programming Cuts Unnecessary Therapies
Findings among patients receiving single chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillators
