Many Eligible Patients Report Not Being Offered Statins
Fear of side effects, perceived side effects most common reasons for declining, discontinuing statins
User Data From Medicine-Related Apps Routinely Shared
User data from 24 apps received or processed by 55 unique entities, including developers, service providers
Tx Adherence for Inflammatory Bowel Dz Lower in the Educated
Findings based on Indian study that also showed lower adherence overall for topical treatment
Hearing Loss Before Age 50 Tied to Higher Substance Use
Associations particularly pronounced for Rx opioid use disorders in those aged 18 to 34 with hearing loss
Adding Transition Services Does Not Aid Heart Failure Outcomes
No differences observed in readmission, ED visits, death at three months compared with usual care
Statins Cut Risk for Major Vascular Events in Older Patients
Effects seen even among patients older than 75 years, though with less direct evidence of benefit
Mild Congenital Heart Defects Tied to CVD Events
Lower-complexity ACHD associated with increased CVD risk regardless of conventional risk factors
Smoking Seems Not to Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
No increased risk for dementia observed when adjusting for risk of death without dementia
Risk for Miscarriage Increased With Night Work During Pregnancy
Two or more night shifts during previous week tied to miscarriage risk after pregnancy week 8
ENDO: Guidance Provided for Managing Diabetes in Seniors
Simplified med regimens, tailored glycemic targets recommended for those with cognitive impairment
