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U.S. Medicare Kidney Dialysis Guidelines Finalized
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The U.S. Centers for Medicaid & Medicaid Services said on Thursday that it has finalized coverage guidelines for patients undergoing kidney dialysis that do not include changes in anemia treatment. Reuters Health Information
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UnitedHealth Profit Up; Commercial Trends Weigh
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Insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc said on Tuesday fourth-quarter earnings rose slightly, in line with Wall Street forecasts, but its shares slumped 5% on disappointing trends for its commercial plans serving employers. Reuters Health Information
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FDA Finds No Link Between Statin Use and ALS
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The meta-analysis, which included 41 clinical trials, revealed similar rates of ALS in the statin-treated and placebo-treated patients. The agency said further monitoring is still needed, however, because of the expansive use of the drugs and the dire consequences of this neurodegenerative disorder. Medscape Medical News
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Post-Op Ileus Drug Safety Unclear: FDA Staff
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A U.S. regulatory review of a drug to treat post-operative ileus (POI) found that the subsequent MI rate was similar to that seen with placebo, but the investigators said no conclusion could be drawn because of limited patient follow-up. Reuters Health Information
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U.S. Electronic Health-Record Standards Agreed
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U.S. consumer groups, insurers and privacy advocates together with Google Inc and Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday they have agreed to standards intended to speed adoption of personal electronic health records. Reuters Health Information
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