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Mashup Score: 1‘The US must change course’: Life expectancy gains stall vs. other developed nations - 16 day(s) ago
An overall decline in population health has resulted in the U.S. falling behind in life expectancy gains compared with those of other high-income countries, particularly the U.K., findings from two new reports suggested. U.S. life expectancy is also projected to stall by 2050, signaling an urgent need for improved health policies and treatment, according to experts.
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Mashup Score: 0Anthem halts plans to limit anesthesia coverage - 16 day(s) ago
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced it would no longer move forward with its plans to limit the length of time it would cover anesthesia provided during surgery and other procedures. The announcement comes after the insurance company, one of the largest in the country, received substantial criticism from the public and anesthesiologist groups.
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#ICYMI: #Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced it would no longer move forward with its plans to limit the length of time it would cover #anesthesia provided during surgery and other procedures 🔗: https://t.co/Spk0woub1y
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Mashup Score: 0‘Not all chocolate is created equal’: New data imply the dark variety lowers diabetes risk - 19 day(s) ago
Consumption of dark chocolate could significantly lessen type 2 diabetes risk, new data from a retrospective cohort analysis published in BMJ suggests.Other types of chocolate, like milk chocolate, may not reduce the risk and instead negatively affect other risk factors for diabetes.
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New data show that consumption of dark #chocolate could significantly lessen type 2 diabetes risk, while other types - like milk - may have no impact 🍫 #nutrition Read more below: https://t.co/tZ2o6esMxI
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Greater exposure to particulate matter in the air may be linked to longer duration of long COVID symptoms, a population-based cohort analysis published in Environmental Health Perspectives showed.The findings build upon previous literature on environmental pollutants, COVID-19 and long COVID, with the risk of long COVID remaining significant even after declining rates during the pandemic.
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🦠 Greater exposure to particulate matter in the air may be linked to longer duration of long #COVID symptoms 🏭 The findings could be due to air pollution increasing the severity of the initial SARS-CoV-2 #infection: https://t.co/1lTGwcNb6A
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Irregular sleep cycles corresponded with increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events like stroke or myocardial infarction, results from a population-based cohort study published in Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health suggested.This increased risk remained even in irregular sleepers who met the recommended hours of sleep, the researchers added.
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💤 Irregular #sleep cycles corresponded with increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events like #stroke or myocardial infarction, new data shows For moderately irregular sleepers, hitting the recommended hours of sleep may offset this risk: https://t.co/w7aP0D56TA
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Greater exposure to particulate matter in the air may be linked to longer duration of long COVID symptoms, a population-based cohort analysis published in Environmental Health Perspectives showed.The findings build upon previous literature on environmental pollutants, COVID-19 and long COVID, with the risk of long COVID remaining significant even after declining rates during the pandemic.
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🦠 Greater exposure to particulate matter in the air may be linked to longer duration of long #COVID symptoms 🏭 The findings could be due to air pollution increasing the severity of the initial SARS-CoV-2 #infection: https://t.co/1lTGwcNb6A
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Mashup Score: 1Higher niacin levels linked to lower cardiovascular risk, but not in those with diabetes - 21 day(s) ago
Higher intake of dietary niacin decreased the risk for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular -related death, according to results of a retrospective cohort study published in Scientific Reports.However, researchers reported a steeper reduction in the risk for death in adults without diabetes.
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🥩🐟 Higher intake of dietary niacin, found in foods like red meat, fish and nuts, decreased the risk for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular-related death, per new data #nutrition #health Read more here ⤵️ https://t.co/RIcWFzebLS
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Women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids may be at a greater risk for premature death, results from a retrospective cohort study published in The BMJ suggest.The findings “emphasize the need for primary care providers to assess these two gynecological disorders in tandem when evaluating women’s health,” Yi-Xin Wang, MD, professor of environmental health at
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⚠️ Women with a history of #endometriosis and uterine fibroids may be at a greater risk for premature #death #healthcare 🔗 below: https://t.co/rTUvCxeS48
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Mashup Score: 0'We're listening': ABIM axes 'confusing' MOC program requirement - 21 day(s) ago
With the recent elimination of a maintenance of certification requirement, physicians should face less confusion in a streamlined process, according to experts.The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) recently revised its maintenance of certification (MOC) program, eliminating the requirement for physicians to complete MOC points every 2 years.
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🩺 The @ABIMcert removed a redundant requirement for their #maintenanceofcertification program following physician feedback. Read more with insight from ABIM president and CEO Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH 🔗⬇️ https://t.co/IthFPfRGq2
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Mashup Score: 2Rheumatology News - Healio - 21 day(s) ago
Find rheumatology news articles, videos, blogs, books, Continuing Medical Education (CME), meeting coverage, and journal articles.
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Find everything you need in rheumatology with Healio! Get breaking news, earn CME credits, and improve your patient care with our resources. Visit https://t.co/3pRR98mmbQ to start your journey. https://t.co/lt01RiLXFl
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New reports show an overall decline in population health has resulted in the U.S. falling behind in life expectancy gains compared with those of other high-income countries, particularly the U.K. 📉 #health Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/Tn6JTaM9Gf