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Obese Patients With Asthma May Have Greater Risk for Hospitalization
A study showed that obesity is associated with worse outcomes for asthma, especially hospitalizations, even after adjustment for other patient characteristics and treatment.
Medscape Medical News
Exercise May Improve Cognition in Adults With Memory Impairment
Results of a randomized trial in older adults with subjective memory impairment but without dementia show a "modest" improvement in cognitive function after a 6-month exercise program.
Medscape Medical News
Amgen Stops Rebates for Darbepoetin, Alters Discount Policy
Amgen announced that it will no longer offer rebates on darbepoetin, and has terminated discounts offered on 2 other agents when all 3 drugs are purchased together, a practice that critics say incentivized the purchase of darbepoetin.
Medscape Medical News
Highlights From "Ten Topics in Rheumatology" Symposium 2008
Highlights from the "Ten Topics in Rheumatology" 2008 Symposium Course include an update on APS, myositis, Sjögren's, pulmonary hypertension, and scleroderma.
Medscape Rheumatology
Continuous Transvaginal Contraceptive Ring Use May Reduce Bleeding, Pelvic Pain
In patients using the transvaginal contraceptive ring, continuous use was effective in reducing bleeding and pelvic pain, according to findings from a randomized controlled trial.
Medscape Medical News
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