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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.

More countries suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine due to potential blood clot risk

The World Health Organization and European Medicines Agency have both repeatedly indicated that this does not appear to be a significant issue, but the two organizations are studying the situation closely.

Heart attacks more likely to be missed in women than men

When treating female patients, researchers explained, physicians are less likely to think there is potential for a heart attack.

Several countries pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot concerns—US still sitting on millions of doses

While countries around the world have shared concerns, the World Health Organization and European Medicines Agency both still support the use of the vaccine.

Plant-based diets associated with a lower risk of stroke—but not if they are full of junk food

Eating a healthy plant-based diet—meaning a diet high in plant-based foods, not necessarily one that is exclusively plant-based—has been linked with lowering a person’s overall stroke risk by up to 10%.

FDA grants breakthrough device designation to new heart failure solution from Berlin Heals

The company also hopes to launch an early feasibility study in the United States in the near future.

American College of Cardiology: Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill will help reduce healthcare disparities

Biden signed the legislation Thursday, March 11, one day earlier than expected.

Eating 2 servings of fish per week helps patients battle recurrent heart disease

"This study has important implications for guidelines on fish intake globally," one researcher said.

Healthcare settings don’t exacerbate Covid-19 spread

Healthcare settings aren't the biggest risk factors for spreading Covid-19, according to a new study that found healthcare workers had bigger risks outside their workplaces.

Clinical

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