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Associations between long-term air pollution exposure and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases among American older adults
CONCLUSIONS: Long-term exposure to PM2.5, NO2, and warm-season O3 were associated with increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases, even at low pollutant concentration levels. Black people and people with diabetes were found to be vulnerable populations.PMID:36283157 | DOI:10.1016/j.envint.2022.107594
Source: Environment International - October 25, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tingfan Jin Qian Di Weeberb J R équia Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi Edgar Castro Tszshan Ma Yifan Wang Haisu Zhang Liuhua Shi Joel Schwartz Source Type: research
As some hail new antibody treatment for Alzheimer ’s, safety and benefit questions persist
In a packed San Francisco conference room with a celebratory atmosphere, upbeat company representatives and scientists yesterday presented detailed clinical trial data on the first Alzheimer’s treatment shown to clearly, albeit modestly, slow the disease’s normal cognitive decline. The antibody therapy has buoyed a field marked by decades of failures. Now, it appears to be on the cusp of being greenlit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Yet other researchers warn of potential risks, including brain swelling and brain hemorrhages that were linked to the recently disclosed deaths of two trial participants wh...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - December 1, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Cardiovascular comorbidities are increased in US patients with haemophilia A: a retrospective database analysis
This study evaluated the prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities among USA males with haemophilia A, relative to an unaffected general male population with similar characteristics. Males with haemophilia A and continuous insurance coverage were identified by ICD‐9‐CM code 286.0 (1 January 2007–31 December 2009) using the MarketScan® Commercial and Medicare Research Databases. Individuals with haemophilia A were exact matched 1:3 with males without a diagnosis of haemophilia A. The prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities identified by ICD‐9‐CM code was determined for matched cohorts. Of the study population...
Source: Haemophilia - November 29, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: J. Pocoski, A. Ma, C. M. Kessler, S. Boklage, T. J. Humphries Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Medicare's New Two Midnight Rule for In-patient Status Admission Applied to Transient Ischemic Attack Patients Predicted by Hypertension History and Age (P6.275)
CONCLUSIONS:In our population of TIA patients, history of hypertension and age >70 years were the only baseline variables that significantly predicted LOS >2 days or 2 midnights. Our findings suggests that consideration of age and pre-existing hypertension may facilitate accurate prediction of patients who will exceed the 2 midnight Medicare rule and require in-patient admission versus observation status for TIA patients. Our findings require validation in a larger sample in a different population to determine generalizabilty.Study Supported by: Disclosure: Dr. Chavez-Keatts has nothing to disclose. Dr. Monlezun, ...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Chavez-Keatts, M., Monlezun, D., George, A., El Khoury, R., Martin-Schild, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Risk Factors Source Type: research
Long term safety of sacral nerve modulation in medicare beneficiaries
ConclusionsUrological, infectious, and bowel complication occurrences were low after SNS among Medicare beneficiaries with multiple comorbidities. There were infrequent serious complications like hemorrhage and stroke postoperatively. Although SNS appears safe in this high‐risk population, a comprehensive registry will ensure continuous safety. Neurourol. Urodynam. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Neurourology and Urodynamics - July 25, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bilal Chughtai, Art Sedrakyan, Abby Isaacs, Richard Lee, Alexis Te, Steven Kaplan Tags: Original Basic Science Article Source Type: research
A cluster randomized controlled trial comparing relative effectiveness of two licensed influenza vaccines in US nursing homes: Design and rationale.
CONCLUSIONS: This high-dose influenza vaccine trial uniquely offers a paradigm for future studies of clinical and programmatic interventions within the framework of efforts designed to test the impact of changes in usual treatment practices adopted by health care systems.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT01815268.
PMID: 26908539 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Trials - February 11, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Gravenstein S, Dahal R, Gozalo PL, Davidson HE, Han LF, Taljaard M, Mor V Tags: Clin Trials Source Type: research
Appropriate baseline laboratory testing following ACEI or ARB initiation by Medicare FFS beneficiaries
ConclusionsAppropriate monitoring could be improved for African‐American beneficiaries and beneficiaries with a history of stroke or Alzheimer's disease and related disorders initiating ACE inhibitors or ARBs. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - March 1, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Matthew L. Maciejewski, Bradley G. Hammill, Laura G. Qualls, Susan N. Hastings, Virginia Wang, Lesley H. Curtis Tags: Original Report Source Type: research
Janssen ’s Save Legs. Change Lives.™ is Creating a More Equitable Future for Communities at Risk of PAD-Related Amputations
TITUSVILLE, NJ, November 4, 2022 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced the first impact summary for its Save Legs. Change Lives.™ Spot Peripheral Artery Disease Now multi-year initiative, designed to create urgency and action around the hidden threat of peripheral artery disease (PAD)-related amputation. In its inaugural year, Save Legs. Change Lives.™ focused on reaching Black Americans, who are up to four times more likely than white Americans to have a PAD-related amputation.1 With this critical initiative, Janssen is focused on helping those at risk of PAD through more th...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - November 4, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Latest News Source Type: news
National utilization patterns of warfarin use in older patients with atrial fibrillation: a population-based study of Medicare Part D beneficiaries
Source: Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Area: Evidence > Medicines Management > References
Background: Although warfarin therapy reduces stroke incidence in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the rate of warfarin use in this population remains low. In 2008, the US Medicare Part D programme was expanded to pay for medications for Medicare enrollees.
Objective: To examine rates and predictors of warfarin use in Medicare Part D beneficiaries with AF.
Methods: This population-based retrospective cohort study used claims data from 41,447 Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 and older with at least 2 AF diagnoses in ...
Source: NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Abstract 150: Resource Utilization Patterns and Outcomes Among Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: Findings From a Multi-Payer Analysis Poster Session II
Conclusion: These findings suggest that many patients with ACS do not receive appropriate recommended antithrombotic prophylaxis, and opportunities exist to improve therapy. Increased use of software tools such as AQuA may support enhanced education efforts aimed at improving adherence to guidelines and quality of care.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lang, K., Bozkaya, D., Patel, A. A., Macomson, B., Crivera, C., Owens, G., Mody, S. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research
If you could propose one idea to help improve health care delivery in the United States, what would it be?
Thumbnail: Tags: conversationsphrma conversationslarry hausnermyrl weinbergchris hansennancy brownContributors: 11621161115911631173Contributions: Read Larry Hausner's bio
Despite the rapid development of innovative technologies in the health care field, we have yet to discover a panacea that will easily transform our health care system into one that provides high-quality and cost-effective care. What we have discovered and come to agree on over the last decade is that our sick care system must be reconfigured to a health care system that emphasizes wellness and prevention. For that reason, I offer ...
Source: PHRMA - June 24, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: rlowe Source Type: news
Treat or Eat: Food Insecurity, Cost-related Medication Underuse, and Unmet Needs
Conclusions: Approximately 1 in 3 chronically ill NHIS participants are unable to afford food, medications, or both. WIC and public health insurance participation are associated with less food insecurity and cost-related medication underuse.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - January 21, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Seth A. Berkowitz, Hilary K. Seligman, Niteesh K. Choudhry Tags: Clinical research studies Source Type: research
Statin Discontinuation in Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia
ConclusionMost NH residents who use statins at the time of progression to advanced dementia continue use in follow‐up.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - November 4, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jennifer Tjia, Sarah L. Cutrona, Daniel Peterson, George Reed, Susan E. Andrade, Susan L. Mitchell Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research
Multiple chronic conditions among adults aged 45 and over: trends over the past 10 years.
This report presents estimates of the population aged 45 and over with two or more of nine self-reported chronic conditions, using a definition of MCC that was consistent in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) over the recent 10-year period: hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, current asthma, and kidney disease. Examining trends in the prevalence of MCC informs policy on chronic disease management and prevention, and helps to predict future health care needs and use for Medicare and other payers.
PMID: 23101759 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: NCHS data brief - November 12, 2014 Category: American Health Tags: NCHS Data Brief Source Type: research
