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Patients with recent myocardial infarction have a lower risk for ischemic cardiovascular events with colchicine versus placebo

AHA: Risk for Ischemic CV Events Lower With Colchicine After MI

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Risk for composite efficacy end point reduced with colchicine versus placebo after myocardial infarction
The generic valsartan recall has had population-level impacts on patients in Ontario

AHA: Impact of Valsartan Recall Examined for Ontario, Canada

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Immediate increase in emergency department visits for hypertension seen after generic valsartan recall
Nearly half of adults aged 50 to 64 years believe they are at least somewhat likely to develop dementia

About Half of Middle-Age Adults Believe They May Develop Dementia

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Only 5.2 percent of patients had discussed dementia prevention with their physician
Predictors of attaining low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and systolic blood pressure goals have been identified

AHA: Predictors for Meeting LDL-C, SBP Goals ID’d in ISCHEMIA

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Older age, male sex, high-intensity statin use, lower baseline LDL-C predict LDL-C goal attainment
Dollar Tree has been sent a warning letter for selling over-the-counter drugs made by foreign companies with serious

FDA Sends Warning Letter About OTC Drugs to Dollar Tree

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Letter outlines corrective actions company needs to take, including ensuring they do not import impure drugs
Approved use of the prescription-strength fish oil drug Vascepa should be widened to include more patients at risk for heart attack and stroke

FDA Panel: Expand Use of Fish Oil Drug Vascepa

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Research shows drug can reduce rates of dangerous cardiovascular events in high-risk patients
The number of Americans stricken with a severe respiratory illness tied to vaping has now reached 2

CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Up to 2,172

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Meanwhile, Apple has removed 181 vaping-related apps from its mobile App Store worldwide

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 7-11

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The 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
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Too Few Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes Getting Eye Exams

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Variation in prevalence of eye exams from 43.9 percent in Puerto Rico to 64.8 percent in Rhode Island
The risk for disability worsening is increased for individuals with multiple sclerosis and comorbid depression

Risk for Disability Worsening Increased for MS With Comorbid Depression

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Risk increased for persons with depression defined by ICD-10, those exposed to antidepressants