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Different approaches to the treatment of opioid-use disorders are addressed in an article published in the July 28 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Physician Reviews Approaches to Treating Opioid-Use Disorders

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Medically-supervised withdrawal is not usually sufficient to induce long-term recovery
Acute myocardial infarction patients who take high doses of omega-3 fatty acids for six months show improved heart function and less scarring

High Doses of Omega-3s May Help Healing After Acute MI

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Reductions seen in left ventricular systolic volume index and noninfarct myocardial fibrosis
Liraglutide (Victoza) doesn't appear to improve heart function in patients with advanced heart failure

Liraglutide Not Beneficial in Advanced Heart Failure

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No difference in heart function, disease stability or in rates of mortality, rehospitalization
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is common among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure

Hospitalizations for Heart Failure With Preserved EF Common

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Patients are older, more often female, more likely to have comorbidities than patients with HFrEF
For patients in psychiatric wards

Locked Doors May Not Prevent Inpatient Suicide, Absconding

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Treatment on open wards linked to lower odds of suicide attempts, absconding with and without return
In order to remind adults of the importance of immunizations throughout life

August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month

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Resources available to up immunization include webinars and videos, training program for residents
People who get more of their protein from plant sources have an overall lower mortality risk than those who consume more animal protein

High Animal Protein Intake Tied to Higher Risk of Early Mortality

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However, association can be mediated by otherwise healthy lifestyle

July 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
European health systems are requiring an increase in cost-sharing measures for patients 50 years of age and older

European Countries Implementing Cost-Sharing

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Some financial protections are in place for poorer populations
Use of [18F]-AV-1451 positron emission tomography can potentially stage Alzheimer's disease

[18F]-AV-1451 Shows Staging Potential in Alzheimer’s

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Elevated [18F]-AV-1451 SUVR linked to volumetric loss in hippocampus, AD cortical signature regions