Expanding statin use to help more at-risk patients is causing financial heartburn

Article Abstract:

Studies have shown that many people with risk factors for heart disease may benefit from taking a group of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins regardless of their cholesterol level. About 25 million people worldwide now take statins, but the World Health Organization estimates 200 million may benefit from these drugs. Unfortunately, statins are expensive and many countries with national health insurance cannot afford to offer them to so many people.

World, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Statins

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When teens self-treat headaches, OTC drug misuse is frequent result

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The children and adolescents in US are found practicing self-treatment of headaches by misusing over-the-counter pain relievers. The researchers say that this practice might exacerbate their conditions and create other health problems.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Care and treatment, Forecasts and trends, Behavior, Market trend/market analysis, Americans, Nonprescription drugs, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health), Headache

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US Military Medicine Moves to Meet Current Challenge. (Medical News & Perspectives)

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The changes in the medical treatment of soldiers caused by changes in warfare are described. Preventive medicine is most important because many soldiers have very specialized duties that could not be done in their absence.

Analysis, Medicine, Military, Military medicine

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