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Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

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Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Medicaid expansion is associated with greater reductions in out-of-pocket spending for previously uninsured low-income adults than Marketplace exchange coverage with premium tax credits and generous benefits

Medicaid Expansion Tops Savings Versus Marketplace

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Great reduction in out-of-pocket spending for previously uninsured low-income adults
Isolated systolic high blood pressure in young adulthood is a predictor of cardiovascular disease mortality 30 years down the road

Isolated Systolic High BP in 30s May Up Risk of Earlier Death

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Systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or more raises risk for heart disease in later life, researchers say
Use of topical dapsone may have led to the development of methemoglobinemia

Topical Acne Gel Linked to Methemoglobinemia

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Teen developed blood disorder after using Aczone for a week
People who average more than two drinks a day have a 34 percent higher risk of stroke compared to those whose daily average amounts to less than half a drink

Heavy Drinking in Middle Age Rivals HTN, DM As Stroke Risk

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By age 75, however, blood pressure and diabetes became better predictors of stroke
The deep inspiration breath-hold technique is associated with a reduction in the mean heart radiation dose during left breast irradiation

Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Cuts Mean Heart Radiation Dose

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Review shows reduction in mean heart dose versus free breathing approach in left breast irradiation
Although the overall rate of colorectal cancer has fallen in recent decades

Colorectal Cancer Rates on Rise in Young Americans

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Still, only 10 percent of cases occur in younger group, researchers find
Some people who develop recurring kidney stones may also have high levels of calcium deposits in their blood vessels

Recurrent Kidney Stones Linked to Arterial Calcium Deposits

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Patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending cardiovascular issues
Red Bull consumption combined with mental stress correlates with increased blood pressure and heart rate

Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress

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Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Reducing consumption of added sugars

Cutting Added Fructose Could Reduce Diabetes-Linked Morbidity

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Limiting intake to 5 percent of calories would improve glucose tolerance, reduce diabetes prevalence