High Fiber Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Disease
Reduction in risk for range of critical outcomes greatest for daily dietary fiber intake of 25 to 29 g
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
Reduced risk, slowed progression of retinopathy for Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia
Outcomes Poorer for Medicaid Beneficiaries With STEMI
Rates of revascularization lower, in-hospital mortality higher for Medicaid versus privately insured
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
Transdermal HRT Not Linked to Increased Risk for VTE
But oral estrogen-only and combined hormone replacement tx tied to venous thromboembolism risk
IC Nicardipine Promising for Tx of Spontaneous Coronary Slow-Flow
Administration of intracoronary nicardipine results in markedly accelerated coronary filling
Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs
Rising costs of oral, injectable generic and specialty drugs mostly driven by new product entry
Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty
Half of black and Latina female health care workers earn less than $15/hour
No Increased Fall Risk With HTN Treatment in Older Women
Lower incidence rate ratios found for women with treated controlled hypertension, treated uncontrolled HTN
ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate
However, individual market in California not expected to destabilize because of mandate penalty
