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Research: Using Generic Drugs Could Lead to Billions in Savings
If therapeutic substitution of a generic within the same class had been used instead of the branded equivalent, $73 billion could have been saved, including nearly $25 billion in out-of-pocket expenditures for patients.
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Why is This Young Athlete’s ECG Abnormal?
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: glucose variability in type 2 diabetes; bariatric surgery improves pain and function; and two thumbs down for COPD screening.
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Pimavanserin Tablets (Nuplazid)
Pimavanserin is indicated for the treatment of hallucination and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis.
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Fitness and Cognition in the Elderly
Peak levels of cardiorespiratory fitness are positively correlated with enhanced cognitive function among older adults.
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The Efficacy of Spironolactone for the Treatment of Drug-resistant Hypertension
Compared to selected other hypotensive drugs, spironolactone was found to be the most effective drug addition for resistant hypertension when added to previous angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II receptor blocker, calcium channel blocker, and thiazide therapy.
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Welcome Back, Saturated Fat
It has become apparent that clinicians have been giving wrong dietary advice to patients for many decades. The low-fat and non-fat food industry was a mistake.
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Treatment Selection for Older Adults with Atrial Fibrillation
The diversity of choices now requires closer attention to individual patient characteristics and preferences to ensure best outcomes.
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Sublingual Desensitization Against House Dust Mites
Sublingual house dust mite desensitization is a promising tool for asthmatic patients not well controlled on inhaled steroids.
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Updated Guidelines on Acne Management
The new guidelines provide a useful template on which to plan management of acne at all levels of severity.