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CMS releases 2017-2026 projects of National health expenditures
Today the independent CMS Office of the Actuary released the projected national health expenditures for 2017-2026.
National health expenditure growth is expected to average 5.5...
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Here are the Risk factors of conventional stroke among women
This article summarizes evidence about conventional stroke risk factors in women compared to men. The article focuses on research that has been published since...
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CMS liberates implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD); final coverage policy
The NCD will continue to govern patient criteria and covered indications for CMS reimbursement of ICD implantation.
The new NCD requires a shared decision-making encounter...
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High Blood sugar levels could descend your memory levels
Increasing blood sugar levels are associated with cognitive decline, a long-term study has found.
Researchers assessed cognitive function in 5,189 people, average age 66, and...
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FDA approves the first blood test to detect concussions
The FDA on Wednesday approved a long-awaited blood test to detect concussions in people and more quickly identify those with possible brain injuries.
The test,...
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Consuming too much of ultra-processed foods could lead to cancer, claims a study
Consuming more highly processed foods proportionately increases the risk of cancer, a study has suggested.
A team of researchers, led by a team based at...
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Scientists are keen to develop a global flu vaccine
The nation's battle against this year's nasty influenza epidemic rages on as government health agencies and drug companies rush to develop a universal flu...
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