AHA: Impact of Valsartan Recall Examined for Ontario, Canada
Immediate increase in emergency department visits for hypertension seen after generic valsartan recall
AHA: Risk for Ischemic CV Events Lower With Colchicine After MI
Risk for composite efficacy end point reduced with colchicine versus placebo after myocardial infarction
Common TB Vaccine Associated With Lower Lung Cancer Rates
In 60-year follow-up, significantly lower lung cancer rates seen for those with childhood BCG vaccination
Cannabis Use Disorder Has Declined Among Teens, Young Adults
Findings seen among those reporting daily/almost daily use, 2002 to 2016
Less Sleep Tied to Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women
Higher risk for osteoporosis also seen with less than five hours of sleep per night
Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination
Studies based on searching Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, six Vaccine Safety Datalink sites
American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 8-13
The 83rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held from...
White House Wants Hospitals, Insurers to Provide Actual Costs of Care
Government officials say the objective is to encourage competition and reduce costs
Bipartisan Bill to Curb Drug Costs Backed by White House
Senate bill does not give Medicare bargaining power but would cap out-of-pocket payments by beneficiaries
AHA: Predictors for Meeting LDL-C, SBP Goals ID’d in ISCHEMIA
Older age, male sex, high-intensity statin use, lower baseline LDL-C predict LDL-C goal attainment
