Escitalopram Cuts MACE Risk in Depressed Patients With ACS
Higher risk of major adverse cardiac events with concurrent depression after acute coronary syndrome
Guidelines for ART Updated for Those With or at Risk for HIV
ART recommended for almost all HIV-infected; should be initiated as soon as possible post diagnosis
One-Third of Hep C Rx Receive Absolute Denial From Insurers
Both private and public insurers continue to deny coverage for drugs at high rates
WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Over
Outbreak was extinguished in less than three months with just 33 deaths
Alcohol, Tobacco Consumption Tied to Cancer Mortality
Over 20 years, a 1-L reduction in alcohol intake was linked to 3.9 percent drop in overall cancer mortality
Nitrogen Dioxide Doesn’t Impact Benefit of Exercise on MI
Inverse link between participation in sports, cycling, and gardening with incident MI, despite air pollution
Reproductive, Hormonal Factors Tied to Knee OA in Women
Parity, having been pregnant associated with higher risk of total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
Sulfonylureas As 2nd-Line T2DM Therapy Tied to Higher Event Risk
Associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, all-cause mortality, severe hypoglycemia
Infection Prevention Staffing Needs May Be Underestimated
Systematic approach needed to determine staffing, coverage needs based on all care settings
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
