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Follow-Up Has Improved for AMI, Heart Failure Hospitalization

Follow-up has improved for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure, but disparities persist in follow-up rates, according to a study p

Discordant Pneumonia Diagnosis From Presentation to Discharge Common

Discordant diagnoses from initial presentation to discharge occur in more than half of patients hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, according to a study pub

Estimated U.S. Annual Cost of Initial Cancer Screening $43 Billion in 2021

In 2021, the estimated total health care costs for initial cancer screening were 43 billion in the United States, according to a study published online Aug. 6 i

Antireflux Mucosectomy, Mucosal Ablation Compared for GERD

For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablatio

Nation's Heart Transplant List Is Failing Sick Kids, Study Suggests

The U.S. heart transplant list for children isn t accurately ranking the sickest kids highest, making it more likely they may die while waiting for a donor hear

Botanicals Like Turmeric, Green Tea Are Harming Americans' Livers

Botanicals like turmeric, green tea and black cohosh may seem benign, but their overuse is being increasingly linked to liver injury. New research suggests that

Prevalence of Overactive Bladder in U.S. Men Increased Significantly Since 2005

In the United States, the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) among men was 14.5 percent in 2015 to 2020, reflecting a significant increase from 2005, accord

2007 to 2020 Saw Continuous Decrease in Cervical Cancer in Younger Women

For individuals younger than 25 years, the incidence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) decreased continuously from 2007 through 2020, according to a r

Head Injuries Common Among Police Officers, With Links to Mental Health Issues

all signs of a concussion.Officers with a prior head injury also were more likely to have symptoms of PTSD and depression.The new study was published Aug. 5 in

2021 to 2023 Saw Considerable Increase in Semaglutide Fills

From 2021 through 2023, there was a considerable increase in the number of semaglutide fills, according to a research letter published online Aug. 2 in JAMA Hea

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