Just Steps from the White House, a Memorial to Victims of America’s Drug Crisis
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Washington, DC - Each day, an average of 116 Americans die from an opioids overdose. In addition to “hard drugs” such as heroin and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, opioids include a range of prescription medications. It’s estimated that about a quarter of patients who are prescribed opioids misuse them in some way.
New study shows hope for hearing loss
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Los Angeles, California - Researchers have developed a new approach to repair cells deep inside the ear – a potential remedy that could restore hearing for millions of elderly people and others who suffer hearing loss.
High-deductible health plans raise risk of financial ruin for vulnerable Americans
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Los Angeles, California - High-deductible health plans are touted for their money-saving potential, but a new USC study finds that they can greatly increase the risk of high out-of-pocket healthcare costs for Americans who are low-income or chronically ill - and may topple them into financial disaster.
Genetic test may improve post-stent treatment, outcome
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Dallas, Texas - Using genetic testing to inform which blood thinner to use following a procedure to open narrowed blood vessels resulted in significantly fewer complications among patients, according to new research in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, an American Heart Association journal.
When heart disease runs in the family, exercise may be best defense
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Dallas, Texas - Exercise may be the best way to keep hearts healthy – and it works even for people with a genetic pre-disposition for heart disease, according to new findings in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation.
Heart defects in infant may predict heart problems in birth mother later in life
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Dallas, Texas - Women who give birth to infants with congenital heart defects may have an increased risk of cardiovascular hospitalizations later in life, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
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