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'Spark of Hope' for Tau Inhibitor in Alzheimer's Disease
Low-dose hydromethylthionine may help prevent both cognitive decline and brain atrophy in early Alzheimer's disease, new exploratory research suggests.
Medscape Medical News, December 6, 2019
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U of Arizona Offers Free Med School Tuition for Primary Care
Students must be Arizona residents and agree to practice primary care in an underserved community in Arizona for at least 2 years after completing their residency.
Medscape Medical News, December 6, 2019
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Global Group Details a Path to Trustworthy Evidence
Governments should require independent testing of new treatments, and decision makers at all levels must separate themselves from industry influence, experts say.
Medscape Medical News, December 6, 2019
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FDA Investigating Metformin for Possible Carcinogen
The Food and Drug Administration has begun testing samples of metformin for NDMA. The fourth most-prescribed drug in the US, metformin is generally the first medication prescribed for type 2 diabetes.
WebMD Health News, December 6, 2019
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Respiratory Health Improves Quickly With Better Air Quality
Interventions that improve environmental air quality lead to rapid and significant improvements in respiratory health, a literature review found.
Medscape Medical News, December 6, 2019
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Despite Obesity Epidemic, Doctors Don't Prescribe Obesity Drugs
To fix this conundrum, 'the most effective strategy may be to recognize that obesity is a disease and needs to be treated as such, and to hold providers accountable for care,' says one public health expert.
Medscape Medical News, December 6, 2019
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IDF 2019
Is Strict Glycemic Control Meaningless for the Elderly?
At the International Diabetes Federation 2019 Congress, two experts debate the controversial topic, revealing differing perspectives on benefits vs risks.
Medscape Medical News, December 6, 2019
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Hospitals Sue HHS Over Price Transparency Rule
The complaint alleges that the government lacks authority to require hospitals to reveal insurer-negotiated prices to consumers.
Medscape Medical News, December 5, 2019
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Slight Uptick in National Healthcare Spending in 2018: CMS
Although national health expenditures were up a bit, the amount spent on personal healthcare remained the same, and health spending increased less than GDP.
Medscape Medical News, December 5, 2019
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Pregnancy OK for Those With Prior Uterine Rupture, Dehiscence
Despite common wisdom that women with prior uterine rupture or dehiscence should avoid another pregnancy, outcomes were nearly all good in a recent case series.
Medscape Medical News, December 5, 2019