Health
CBO: Raising Medicare age produces small savings
A new report says raising the eligibility age for enrolling in Medicare won't produce nearly the cost savings that had been assumed previously.
Oct 24, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicide rates rising for older US adults
Suicide rates for adults between 40 and 64 years of age in the U.S. have risen about 40% since 1999, with a sharp rise since 2007. One possible explanation could be the detrimental effects of the economic downturn of 2007-2009, ...
Feb 27, 2015
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Addiction
Extended-release medication offers promise for treating alcohol, opioid dependence
A comparatively new form of a medication for alcohol and opioid dependence that's injected once a month instead of taken orally once a day appears to be significantly more effective than some other medications – because ...
May 14, 2014
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Health
Many Americans skipping meds to save money, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Cash-strapped Americans often skip doses of pricey prescription drugs or take less than was prescribed by their doctor, new research shows.
Apr 9, 2013
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Health
Most patients find teledermatology appointments suitable alternative to office visits
The majority of dermatology patients surveyed find telehealth appointments to be a suitable alternative to in-person office visits, according to a survey study from researchers at the George Washington University (GW) Department ...
Jan 25, 2021
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Health
Modifying homes for stroke survivors saves lives, extends independence
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked. For the survivors, the ensuing brain damage can lead to lifelong disabilities, making mundane tasks—such as using ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Health
Australia pension fund reviewing tobacco stake
The Australian government's pension fund for public servants said Thursday it was reviewing its investment in tobacco shares following the passage of plain packaging laws in a bid to curb smoking.
Oct 25, 2012
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Health
When commuters vanish—the effect of darkness on active travel
Picture the scene: it is 5:30pm on a Tuesday at the end of October and the streets are full of people walking and cycling home from work. The following week, at the same time, the number of walkers and cyclists has dropped ...
Oct 27, 2017
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Health
Home-based primary care model can produce medicare savings
(HealthDay)—The home-based primary care (HBPC) model at the core of the Independence at Home (IAH) demonstration has the potential to produce considerable savings for Medicare and Medicaid, according to research published ...
Jun 14, 2016
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Medical economics
Utilizing data to predict hospital wait times
Headed to the emergency department (ED)? How should you decide which nearby ED to go to so that you can get in and out? New research in the journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management uncovers how best to showcase ...
Jun 8, 2023
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