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Obese patients taking warfarin have a higher risk of experiencing a bleeding event compared to their normal-weight counterparts

Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin

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But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
The traits of a financially prepared female physician include having a retirement portfolio that is on track or ahead of schedule for age and career stage

AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians

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Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Exercises to strengthen the hips may ease calf pain for people with peripheral artery disease

Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD

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Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
For obese Americans who are deficient in vitamin D

Vitamin D Rx Appears to Help Some Patients Lose Weight

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May boost dieting efforts in obese patients already low in the nutrient
A high-protein diet may backfire for people at risk for cardiovascular disease -- increasing the likelihood of weight gain and early mortality

High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health

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Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
Implementation of appropriate use criteria is associated with a reduction in percutaneous coronary intervention use and with cost savings

ACC: AUC Implementation Cuts PCI Volume, Costs

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Consistent decline in volume of percutaneous coronary intervention and associated costs
As a result of the Affordable Care Act

ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage

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But many Americans still can't afford medical care
Medical students report wanting to learn more about topics that are not currently being taught

Medical Students Want to Focus Learning on Preparing for Future

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Desired topics include leadership training, health policy, health economics, experiential learning
Americans' levels of triglycerides have dropped significantly in the past decade

CDC: Triglyceride Levels Falling for Americans

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But many people still at risk
For patients with stable ischemic heart disease and objective evidence of ischemia

PCI Beats Medical Tx in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

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Reduced risk of mortality for PCI vs. medical therapy in patients with objective evidence of ischemia