Chronic Conditions
| December 29, 2017
How stress can cause weight gain in women
Researchers found stressful events can be linked to obesity, which is associated with several chronic illnesses.
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| December 8, 2017
ADA releases 2018 diabetes care guidelines
Many of the new care recommendations involve adults with hypertension or cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes.
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| October 31, 2017
Disability linked to heart health
Researchers explored the connection between disability and the American Heart Association's guidelines for cardiovascular health in older Latin Americans.
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| September 27, 2017
Chronic disease communication lacking
A majority of seniors have multiple chronic conditions—and a majority of Medicare plan members say plans don’t help proactively manage them, a new survey finds.
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| July 26, 2017
New pharmacy approaches to diabetes management
Pharmacists are adopting adherence programs, collaborating with the clinical care team and reviewing new industry guidelines to maintain blood sugar levels and keep comorbidities in check.
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| July 25, 2017
CDC: Diabetes rates on the rise
Why the next big chronic disease challenge for skilled nursing facilities could be diabetes.
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| June 30, 2017
Roche acquires mySugr in diabetes management deal
The two companies have been partners since 2014, and are now combining their efforts in diabetes disease management.
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| May 18, 2017
American Heart Association and home care startup partner for heart and stroke care
A startup home care company, Honor, is joining forces with the American Heart Association to bring front-line research and protocols to patients at home.
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| May 18, 2017
Calif. health plan tackles senior isolation
Loneliness and isolation affect almost half of adults over age 65, yet few clinical programs address them head on as medical factors that affect treatment outcomes.
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| April 13, 2017
Parkinson’s disease awareness month shows unshakeable spirit
The American Parkinson Disease Association kicks off a new campaign to highlight the spirit and stories of those with Parkinson's disease to raise awareness of the illness.
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