<ѻý>The Worst Redo Option After TAVR?ѻý> Choose the first procedure wisely, because repeats have mortality implications, researchers say Apr 24, 2023
<ѻý>You Choose: Food or Medications?ѻý> The suffering caused by exorbitant drug prices is all too clear for doctors to see Apr 23, 2023
<ѻý>Doctors, Nurses Charged in Wide-Ranging COVID Fraud Schemes, DOJ Saysѻý> Largest coordinated action targeting COVID healthcare fraud also includes clinic owners Apr 21, 2023
<ѻý>Alzheimer's Proteins Reduced by Sleep Drugѻý> Both amyloid and tau levels fell in early trial Apr 21, 2023
<ѻý>Thumbs Down From FDA Panel on Plastic Meniscus Replacementѻý> Members unimpressed with efficacy, safety data Apr 21, 2023
<ѻý>Test Predicts Transition From Normal to Impaired Cognitionѻý> Sensitive, simple test detects subtle deficit at its earliest stage Apr 19, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Staff Still Skeptical of Plastic Meniscus Replacementѻý> Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting Apr 18, 2023
<ѻý>RF Ablation or Drugs for Afib: Choice May Matter for Cognitive Outcomesѻý> New study suggests one does a better job of protecting the brain Apr 18, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Painѻý> Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>'Relaxed' A1c OK for Mitigating Dementia Risk in Older Diabetes Patientsѻý> Keeping most readings under 9% avoided elevated dementia risk Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>Aging Mechanisms Tied to Giant Cell Arteritisѻý> Small study may help explain how some GCA drugs actually work Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>The Drug Company That Prospered Without Creating Any Drugsѻý> A look at Horizon Therapeutics' tactics Apr 16, 2023
<ѻý>Nonimmunosuppressive Therapy Bests ARB for Cutting Proteinuira in IgA Nephropathyѻý> Interim PROTECT data show nephroprotective potential of sparsentan Apr 15, 2023
<ѻý>Common Diuretic Pauses Atherosclerosis in CKD, T2Dѻý> If finerenone isn't available, try spironolactone, said researcher Apr 15, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Advisors Endorse Rexulti for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementiaѻý> Increased mortality risk seen but benefits may outweigh this, panelists say Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Low-Potassium Diet Not Enough to Stave off Recurrent Hyperkalemiaѻý> Consider adding a potassium binder to the mix, researcher suggests Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Goutѻý> Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Bears and Blood Clots; Acquitted Husel Sues for $20M; Church Fined Over COVID Rulesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Affects 21% of Americans, CDC Reportsѻý> Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Rexulti Works for Agitation in Alzheimer's, Despite Risks, Says FDA Staffѻý> Increased mortality risk consistent with other antipsychotics in elderly dementia patients Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Parkinson's Biomarker Shows High Accuracyѻý> Assay identifies hallmark protein and could help diagnose people earlier Apr 12, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Clears Shock-Absorbing Implant for Refractory Knee OAѻý> MISHA Knee System indicated for medial knee osteoarthritis not advanced enough for arthroplasty Apr 12, 2023
<ѻý>Older Men Still Overscreened for Prostate Cancer, Survey Saysѻý> PSA screening rates over 50% for men 70 and up, despite USPSTF recommendations against it Apr 11, 2023
<ѻý>Surgery No Help for the Kidneys in Older Folks With Primary Hyperparathyroidismѻý> But those under 60 saw a significant benefit with parathyroidectomy Apr 10, 2023
<ѻý>Reworked Philips CPAP, BiPAP Machines May Not Deliver Correct Therapyѻý> And some of the remediated breathing devices may not provide any treatment at all, FDA warns Apr 10, 2023
<ѻý>Certain Painkillers Linked to Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetesѻý> Population-based study shows older patients with poorly controlled diabetes at particular risk Apr 10, 2023
<ѻý>ECMO Therapy Out of Reach for Multiple Socioeconomic Groupsѻý> Sex, insurance status, and income all factors in access to advanced critical care therapy Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connectionѻý> Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patientsѻý> THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life Apr 06, 2023
<ѻý>CMS Cracks Down on Medicare Advantage Marketing, Prior Auth Practicesѻý> Agency wants to stop schemes that mislead beneficiaries and prohibit unfair denials of care Apr 06, 2023
<ѻý>Timing of Pacemaker, ICD Infections Suggests Closer Wound Checks for Someѻý> Researchers stress early detection and treatment of CIED infection Apr 05, 2023
<ѻý>Does Your 80-Year-Old Patient Really Need That Colonoscopy?ѻý> Physicians often ignore life expectancy in screening decisions, study finds Apr 04, 2023
<ѻý>Mail-Back Envelopes Will Be Dispensed With Outpatient Opioid Scriptsѻý> Strategy will provide another option to dispose of unneeded medications, FDA says Apr 03, 2023
<ѻý>Brains Shrink With Anti-Amyloid Alzheimer's Drugsѻý> Treatments accelerate brain atrophy, but reasons why remain a mystery Mar 31, 2023
<ѻý>WHO Booster Update: Here's What They Got Right and Wrongѻý> The organization placed due emphasis on vulnerable groups Mar 30, 2023
<ѻý>Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins Succeeds for No-Option Limb Ischemiaѻý> Most patients avoided amputation in single-group study Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Riskѻý> Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Subclinical Coronary Plaques Still Boost MI Riskѻý> Natural history study lays the groundwork for intervention trials Mar 28, 2023
<ѻý>Less Abuse With Extended-Release Oxycodone, Poison Center Data Suggestѻý> Percentage involving severe medical outcomes also lowest Mar 28, 2023
<ѻý>RA in Remission? Stopping DMARDs May Be OKѻý> Provocative new data from ARCTIC REWIND Mar 28, 2023