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Fewer American families are struggling to pay medical bills

CDC: Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills

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U.S. report shows 12 million are no longer in families having trouble paying for health care
Statin treatment is associated with reduced risk of incident cataract development

Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts

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Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
Nearly half of American adults who should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs don't

CDC: Too Few Taking Needed Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

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Only half who should are using medications to help prevent cardiovascular disease
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation devices may offer some relief for adults with chronic back pain

Higher TENS Dose May Ease Low Back Pain in Older Adults

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Older adults achieve similar results to younger adults with higher TENS amplitude
Many men with low-risk prostate cancer who choose active surveillance may not be followed as closely as they should be

Low-Risk Prostate CA Patients May Not Be Monitored Properly

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Many men who chose 'watchful waiting' were not followed as recommended
Very old patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have increased rates of PCI failure

Poor PCI Outcomes Up for Very Old With STEMI

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However, successful percutaneous coronary intervention benefits all age groups
Health care workers are at high risk of glove-related hand urticaria

Glove-Related Hand Urticaria May Be Rising in Health Care Workers

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Glove-related hand urticaria described as form of symptomatic dermographism
A case before the Supreme Court is potentially threatening patient confidentiality

AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy

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Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
Seniors who walk more slowly may have higher amounts β-amyloid in their brains

Slow Gait in Seniors May Be Indicative of Alzheimer’s

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Researchers find higher levels of β-amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has found that there is currently insufficient evidence to weigh the benefits and harms of visual skin cancer screening in adults. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Nov. 30 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Visual Skin Cancer Screening

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Task Force finds insufficient evidence to weigh benefits and harms of visual screening in adults