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Biden chooses semaglutide for next round of Medicare price negotiations—Trump gets final say
The final list also included diabetes drugs sold by Boehringer Ingelheim and Merck. The first round of drug price negotiations reduced the Medicare prices for 10 popular drugs by up to 79%.
Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father
Some of the claims in the lawsuit, brought against Novant Health by Kyle Horton, MD, are backed by a report from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR
"TAVR has been associated with better valve hemodynamics and a lower risk of structural valve deterioration over time compared with SAVR," researchers wrote. "This benefit may be particularly relevant for diabetes patients who face higher risks of vascular complications."
DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations
The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing the adoption of some COVID-era prescription practices around certain controlled substances. The agency published a framework to guide any such changes Jan. 17.
Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge
Experts hope their findings offer valuable insights that one day lead to improved interventions aimed at preserving brain function in patients with Huntington's.

PTSD linked to a higher risk of heart attack, heart disease among female veterans

The association between PTSD and ischemic heart disease was especially strong for younger veterans.

Championing Alternative PAD Access in the Office-based Lab

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Improving access is at the center of a pair of new trends in treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). First is the office-based lab (OBL) expanding access to more PAD patients needing therapy, and the second is physicians more often choosing alternative access such as radial, tibial or pedal to treat those patients. Why now?

Fish oil supplements lower the risk of heart disease—but only for patients with the right genetic makeup

“What we found is that fish oil supplementation is not good for everyone," one researcher explained. "It depends on your genotype.”

COVID relief bill slashed insurance premiums for early retirees

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, better known as the COVID-19 stimulus package, includes not only $1,400 in cash for every eligible American but also provisions to cut health insurance premiums. The move is proving a boon to retirees, Market Watch is reporting.

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COVID-19 vaccinations prevent infections among healthcare workers

Becoming infected with COVID-19 is unlikely once a person has been vaccinated, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

NOACs associated with a 16% lower risk of bone fractures than warfarin

These findings are especially important, the authors explained, because the number of elderly patients on OACs continues to rise.

How patient-reported data compare to NYHA classifications for evaluating heart failure

The study’s authors tracked data from more than 2,800 patients with HFrEF, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to get a blood clot warning in Canada

Officials confirmed, however, that they still believe the vaccine is safe and effective.

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Biden chooses semaglutide for next round of Medicare price negotiations—Trump gets final say

Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father

Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR

DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations

Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge