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Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Medicaid Expansion Tops Savings Versus Marketplace
Great reduction in out-of-pocket spending for previously uninsured low-income adults
Isolated Systolic High BP in 30s May Up Risk of Earlier Death
Systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or more raises risk for heart disease in later life, researchers say
Topical Acne Gel Linked to Methemoglobinemia
Teen developed blood disorder after using Aczone for a week
Heavy Drinking in Middle Age Rivals HTN, DM As Stroke Risk
By age 75, however, blood pressure and diabetes became better predictors of stroke
Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Cuts Mean Heart Radiation Dose
Review shows reduction in mean heart dose versus free breathing approach in left breast irradiation
Colorectal Cancer Rates on Rise in Young Americans
Still, only 10 percent of cases occur in younger group, researchers find
Recurrent Kidney Stones Linked to Arterial Calcium Deposits
Patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending cardiovascular issues
Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress
Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Cutting Added Fructose Could Reduce Diabetes-Linked Morbidity
Limiting intake to 5 percent of calories would improve glucose tolerance, reduce diabetes prevalence
