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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
Just one hour of physical activity a day -- something as simple as a brisk walk or a bicycle ride -- may undo the increased mortality risk that comes with sitting eight hours or more on a daily basis

Exercising One Hour/Day May Eliminate Sitting’s Toll on Health

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However, mortality risk significantly up in those watching five hours of television a day or more
New research suggests that in the United States

Esophageal Cancer Risk Raised by Alcohol Intake, Obesity

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Third of cases may be avoided if people maintain a healthy weight and limit alcohol consumption
Men with low-risk prostate cancer report a good quality of life after choosing active surveillance as a treatment for their disease

QOL Not Affected by Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer

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Choosing no treatment and regular check-ups didn't seem to stress men with low-risk disease

Alzheimer’s Association, July 24-28

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The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual meeting of the Alzheimer's Association was held from July 24 to 28 in Toronto and attracted...
Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity can predict all-cause mortality in patients with diabetes after first non-traumatic lower extremity amputation

Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Can Predict Mortality

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In patients with diabetes, baPWV can predict all-cause mortality after lower extremity amputation
Deep brain stimulation appears safe for patients with early Alzheimer's disease -- and might even slow down memory loss in some

Deep Brain Stimulation Appears Safe in Patients With Alzheimer’s

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Although treatment seems safe, benefit isn't yet clear
Patients with even moderately impaired vision may face a higher risk of unemployment

Even Midrange Vision Impairment Can Negatively Affect QOL

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Findings for midrange vision category (at legal threshold for driving)
The seasonal influenza vaccine may significantly reduce mortality for patients with type 2 diabetes

Flu Vaccine Protective Against Hospitalization, Death in T2DM

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Significantly lower rates of admission for stroke, heart failure, pneumonia/influenza, all-cause-death