Geographic Disparities Seen for Longevity in the United States
Researchers find life expectancy differs by as much as 20 years in different counties
Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use
Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
Case Report Describes Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
Following treatment with rituximab, decreases seen in total insulin, anti-insulin antibody concentration
Cost of Zika Virus Outbreak in U.S. Could Be Very High
A mild outbreak might approach $200 million, while more severe spread could involve billions
BDNF Gene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s
If β-amyloid plaques are present in the brain, process is even faster, researchers say
CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System
3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal
But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
Half of U.S. Doctors Receive Payments From Industry
And, market share for brand-name drugs down at hospitals with sales restrictions
CDC: Mortality Rate for Black Americans Drops 25 Percent
But CDC report also found they're still more likely to die at an earlier age than whites
Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer
Protective link particularly significant for hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative cancer
