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Medicare could soon pay for a program aimed at diabetes prevention

Medicare May Soon Cover Diabetes Prevention Program

Expanding program within Medicare could save $2,650 over 15 months per beneficiary
Continuing their push to combat the nation's epidemic of opioid abuse

FDA Wants Generic Opioids to Be Abuse-Deterrent

One more step to combat the epidemic of opioid abuse
Many physicians aren't following the Heart Rhythm Society and European Society of Cardiology recommendations regarding deactivation of implantable cardioverter defibrillators for patients near death

ACC: Dying Patients Not Aware They Can Be Spared ICD Shocks

Many unaware that implantable defibrillator can be turned off in final days
Structured physical activity does not improve respiratory outcomes in elderly adults with mobility limitations

Exercise May Not Benefit Lungs of Seniors With Mobility Issues

Physical activity tied to higher likelihood of respiratory hospitalization
Repetitive transcranial stimulation may ease major symptoms of anorexia nervosa

Transcranial Stimulation May Ease Symptoms of Anorexia

Depression treatment cut urge to restrict food, researchers say
When doctors in the United States prescribe opioids for their patients

Many Doctors Prescribe Opioids for Longer Than CDC Advises

While 99 percent exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit, a quarter write Rx for a full month
More women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers

More U.S. Women Opting for Out-of-Hospital Births

Most tended to be low-risk pregnancies, and Pacific Northwest saw greatest increase
High intake of dietary vitamin C may help delay the onset of cataracts

Diet High in Vitamin C May Help Delay Cataract Formation

Key is to get the nutrient from foods rather than a supplement, researchers say
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has endorsed the European Association of Urology guideline on muscle-invasive and metastatic bladder cancer

ASCO Endorses European Guideline on Bladder Cancer

Guideline on muscle-invasive and metastatic bladder cancer, with qualifying statements
From 1973-1974 to 2009-2010 there were changes in the geographic patterns of heart disease mortality

Geographic Variation in Heart Disease Mortality Over Time

From 1973-1974 to 2009-2010, shift in concentration of high-rate counties from Northeast to Deep South