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JAMA

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Brand drug coupons used less, but covering larger costs

Use of manufacturer coupons declined, while median per-claim coupon value increased. . .

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NIH

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Zebra of the Week: Hypophosphatasia (HPP)

This rare inherited disorder of bone and tooth mineralization is caused by deficient alkaline phosphatase activity. . .

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Ann Intern Med

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Medical students priced out by new federal loan caps

Many may be unable to fully finance medical school through federal loans. . .

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Ann Intern Med

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ER screening tool predicts firearm violence risk in young adults

A brief, four-item screening tool identified young adults at higher risk of firearm violence within twelve months. . .

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FDA

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FDA OKs high-dose regimen of Spinraza for spinal muscular atrophy

Results from the pivotal DEVOTE trial demonstrated significant improvements in motor skills after treatment with the high-dose regimen. . .

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Ann Intern Med

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Medicare billing code meant for complex, chronic care sees slow uptake

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) G2211 add-on code, designed to capture longitudinal, nonprocedural care, is being used less often than expected. . .

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EMBO Mol Med

11h

Metformin limits prostate cancer therapy weight gain via exercise-like pathway

The common diabetes treatment increased an exercise-related metabolite to exercise-range levels and was associated with better weight control during hormone therapy, without affecting PSA response. . .

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JAMA

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One in four older adults may safely stop long-term levothyroxine, study finds

Levothyroxine is often prescribed indefinitely in older adults, despite limited evidence that lifelong therapy is always necessary—particularly at lower doses. . .

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JAMA Netw Open

12h

Thiazide diuretics raise hyponatremia risk mainly in older women

Thiazides remain a first-line option for hypertension, but real-world data have been limited on how age and sex modify the absolute risk of clinically important hyponatremia. . .

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J Gastroenterol Hepatol

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Tenofovir alafenamide tied to lower liver cancer risk in chronic hepatitis B

Long-term antiviral choice in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) may influence hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk beyond viral suppression alone. . .

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