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The Fast Changing HCV Therapeutic Area and its impact on Internal Medicine Practice —
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Sleep apnea tied to greater hypertension risk
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that people with severe obstructive sleep apnea had a greater risk of developing treatment-resistant hypertension. The study failed to prove a causal link, but the results "suggest that severe obstructive sleep apnea contributes to poor blood pressure control despite aggressive medication use," lead author Dr. Harneet Walia said. HealthDay News
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ACOs hold promise, but challenges remain
The accountable care organization model holds great promise to transform the U.S. health care system, but obstacles to realizing the full potential of the model include changing an entrenched payment system grounded in treating sickness rather than promoting wellness; determining appropriate staffing levels; investing in interoperable technology; and establishing a framework for physician input and leadership, writes Dr. Robert Pearl, CEO of The Permanente Medical Group. Forbes
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Study: Fewer preventable hospital admissions seen at small practices
A study published in Health Affairs found medical practices with just one or two physicians had 33% fewer preventable hospital admissions compared with practices that have from 10 to 19 physician members. The study team said medical groups and hospitals considering physician practice purchases should consider the value of preserving a small-practice environment. Health Affairs Blog
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Study: 46M Americans need help getting enough to eat
About 46 million Americans rely on food banks and meal programs to get enough to eat, according to a Feeding America study. The report says 25% of military families needed food assistance, and 79% of people who used food banks also purchased inexpensive but unhealthy foods so their families would have enough to eat. USA Today
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How Facebook pages about chronic diseases are used
A study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research revealed only 9.5% of Facebook pages about chronic diseases were dedicated to actual patient support, while 32% were used as marketing schemes. Data also showed 21% of pages were used to boost disease awareness and 15.5% were utilized to disseminate information. MedCityNews.com
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Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: It is character."
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