Suboptimal Triglyceride Levels Common Among US Adults
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of elevated triglyceride levels in adults with and without statin use and the related 10-year predicted risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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Challenges in Instituting Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in healthcare systems, healthcare professionals must ask the right questions for AI to live up to expectations.
Three Ways to Improve Care for Patients With Disabilities
Improving communication with and about patients with disabilities is a key step that physicians can take.
Further Reductions in Alirocumab Price Needed to Be Considered Cost-Effective
For alirocumab to be considered cost-effective compared with generic ezetimibe, its annual price would have to be reduced to less than $900.
Initial ART Therapy Increases Fat and Lean Body Mass in Patients With HIV
Patients with HIV who are initiating ART for the first time show a significant increase in fat and lean body mass during the first few years of treatment.
Poorer Health, Health Behaviors Increase Risk for Hospital Readmission
Older patients with poor health, health behaviors, social support, and self-efficacy are more likely to have an unexpected readmission to the hospital.
Anti-Immigration Laws Have Negative Health Effects on Undocumented Youth
Dreamers have expressed lower self-esteem and higher rates of chronic disease after the repeal of DACA.
Drug Dependence, Obesity Prevalence Inversely Related
The prevalence of obesity may be lower among drug-dependent individuals, particularly in those dependent on opioids, compared with the general population.
TEDMED: TED Talks Help Reignite Physicians’ Passions for Medicine
Watch one of these healthcare-focused TED Talks and reignite your passion for medicine.
Concierge Medicine Is Changing the Physician Practice Landscape
In addition to a better work-life balance, concierge medicine can reduce the number of patients a physician needs to see in order to make a living.
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