News Releases from JAMA
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New Medication for High Cholesterol Not Cost-Effective
The FDA recently approved a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors. These new medications could substantially reduce heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths,...
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Device Reduces Risk of Brain Injury After Heart Valve Replacement
Patients who might benefit from a heart valve replacement but are too ill for open heart surgery can sometimes undergo a less invasive procedure known as transcatheter aortic valve implantation or "TA
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Diets with More Plant Protein Linked to Lower Risk of Death
According to a new study, eating a diet that includes more plant-based protein is associated with a lower risk of death, while eating more animal protein is associated with a higher risk of death,...
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Marijuana Exposure Increases Among Colorado Kids Since Legalization
Since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, there has been an increase in hospital visits and calls to regional poison centers due to unintentional marijuana exposure among young children. Resear
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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Obese Teens
A new study suggests that teens undergoing bariatric surgery can experience benefits in terms of walking speed and joint pain. Researchers from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine are...
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Increased Risk for Chronic Opioid Use After Surgery
Chronic use of prescription pain medications known as opioids is increasing in the United States. New research shows that a portion of patients undergoing several common surgical procedures may be...
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Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide Increasingly Being Legalized
According to a new study, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in the United States, Canada, and Europe are increasingly being legalized, but remain relatively uncommon. Researchers...
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Reducing Complications of High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
About 75 percent of people aged 75 and older have high blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke. A recent study examined what the best target blood pressur
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