Distribution of Self-Test Kits Can Up HIV Awareness
Testing increased for men who have sex with men who received self-testing kits and their social network members
Statin Use Not Linked to Rate of Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Rate of decline in memory, global cognition similar for elderly statin users, never users over six-year period
Ubrogepant Superior to Placebo for Migraine Pain Relief
More participants reported pain freedom at two hours with 50-mg, 25-mg ubrogepant versus placebo
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
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
