Is the $14K Annual Cost of Repatha Worth It?
Repatha dramatically reduces high cholesterol levels and prevents cardiovascular events, but some question if it’s worth the high cost.
Low-Dose Anticoagulant Alternative Could Prevent Strokes in Dialysis Patients
A warfarin alternative can be maintained at safe levels in the blood, study suggests.
Daily ReCAP March 16, 2017
The latest news on chronic, acute, and preventive care across the health care landscape.
The Future of Telemedicine in Multiple Sclerosis Patient Care
One-year pilot study to examine a home-based telemedicine program for patients with MS.
Retail Clinic Patients More Likely to Also Have a Regular Physician
Survey evaluates the current retail clinic industry.
Higher Physician Spending Does Not Equal Better Patient Outcomes
Policies targeting both physicians and hospitals could reduce wasteful health care spending.
Daily ReCAP March 15, 2017
Number of Americans Hospitalized for Heart Failure Increases During Winter
Patients admitted to the hospital for heart failure in the winter or more likely to die than those admitted in the spring.
Zika Virus May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Complications
Potential relationship between virus and heart failure and arrhythmias.
Daily ReCAP March 14, 2017
Easy-to-Use Glucose Monitoring, Maintenance Device for Diabetes
System provides a novel closed-loop solution for noninvasive sweat-based diabetes management.
Vaccines During 2009 Swine Flu Epidemic Largely Reduced Illness, Hospitalizations
Vaccinations proven highly efficacious in preventing pandemic influenza.
Daily ReCAP March 13, 2017
The latest news on chronic, acute, and preventive care across the health care landscape
Asthma Linked to Increased Susceptibility to the Flu
Patients with asthma are more likely to get the flu than those without the condition.
Nurses Are Key to Patient Uptake of Diabetes Treatment
Enhancing the role of nurses can reduce delays in early adoption of insulin treatment.
Daily ReCAP March 10, 2017
Daily ReCAP March 9, 2017
Deregulation of FDA Approval Process Could Be Detrimental to Human Health, Experts Warn
Experts warn against plans to lessen drug testing and approval standards.
Vaccinations May Become Needle-Free with Novel Oral Delivery System
Novel pill-sized technology releases stream of vaccine inside the mouth.
Daily ReCAP (Chronic, Acute, Preventive) March 8, 2017
The latest news on chronic, acute, and preventive care across the health care landscape.Â
Houston Man Posed as Physician to Help Defraud Medicare of $1.3 Million
Physician imposter charged in health care fraud scheme.
Daily ReCAP (Chronic, Acute, Preventive) March 7, 2017
The latest news on chronic, acute, and preventive diseases across the health care landscape.
NanoBio Awarded Grant for Development of Genital Herpes Vaccine
Vaccine protects both systemically and in mucosal tissues at the port of entry for the virus.
Bills Seek Expansion of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Roles in Home Health, Hospice Care
Two proposed bills seek to expand the roles of health care professionals.
Bird Flu Confirmed in Commercial Chicken Flock in Tennessee
Commercial chicken farm hit with H7 avian influenza.
Dupilumab Improves Skin Lesion Clearance in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
Late-breaking data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting.
Autoimmune Diseases Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia
Patients with autoimmune diseases were 20% more likely to be admitted to a hospital with dementia in the future.
Alternative Theory for the Root Cause of Type 1 Diabetes
Beta cells found to be responsible for the immune response that leads to diabetes.
Altered Brains Need Time to Normalize After Treatment for Anorexia
Generalized sensitization of brain-reward responsiveness may last long into recovery.
High-Dose Flu Vaccine More Effective in Reducing Postinfluenza Deaths Among Older Adults
The high-dose vaccine was significantly more efficacious in preventing flu-related deaths during a bad flu season.