Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
ACC: New Guidelines Issued for Primary Prevention of CVD
Guidelines emphasize promotion of healthy lifestyle, including healthy diet, exercise, weight loss
American College of Cardiology, March 16-18
The American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session and Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
Younger Female Blood Donors Vulnerable to Iron Deficiency
In teens and women younger than 50, absent iron stores and anemia more common in blood donors
Three Factors Predict Psych Events With Drugs for Smoking Cessation
Anxiety, history of suicidal ideation/behavior, being white associated with higher risk for events
Statins Tied to Insulin Resistance, Higher Serum Fasting Insulin
Ever use of statins associated with 38 percent increased risk for incident type 2 diabetes
ACC: Robust Evidence Lacking for Many Cardiovascular Guidelines
Few recommendations in cardiovascular society guidelines supported by evidence from multiple RCTs
In Youth With ADHD, New-Onset Psychosis Up With Amphetamines
New-onset psychosis occurred in about one in 660 teens, young adults with ADHD receiving stimulants
Certain Dietary Patterns Linked to Cognitive Performance
Greater adherence to MedDiet, APDQS patterns in adulthood tied to better cognitive performance
Cannabidiol Products Now Available at Hundreds of CVS Stores
Stores will carry the CBD products from marijuana company Curaleaf Holdings
