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Physician/Pharmacist Model Can Improve Mean BP
BP control no better in overall cohort, but improved for participants from racial minority groups
No Benefit for Aggressive Therapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
However, mortality higher with conservative therapy in locally advanced, non-metastatic prostate cancer
ADA: Nasal Glucagon Feasible for Hypoglycemic Episodes
New product much easier to use than rescue injections, researcher says
Cross-Continuum Communication Beneficial After Discharge
Hospitals should have strong processes for communicating with post-acute-care providers
Lower Risk of COVID-19 in Infants With Vaccination During Pregnancy
Infants of vaccinated mothers had reduced risk of a positive test; risk was lower during delta versus omicron period
Medicaid Expansion Ups Access to Family Planning Services
1 in 3 women of reproductive age report better ability to access birth control, family planning services
Rates of Severe COVID-19 Lower With Nirmatrelvir in ≥65s
Rate of hospitalization due to COVID-19 and death reduced for treated versus untreated patients among those aged 65 years and older
Talazoparib + Enzalutamide Beneficial in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Improvement seen in median imaging-based progression-free survival, regardless of homologous recombination repair status
David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
Shulkin, ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs, estimates health care provider revenue down about $500 billion
Suicide Attempts Increased Among U.S. Adults From 2008 to 2019
But authors say use of mental health services is not increasing among those who attempt suicide
