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Expert panel highlights cognitive aging risk factors, prevention
Medications — including many over-the-counter drugs — are among the greatest contributors to accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, according…
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‘Freezing’ cavities a potential alternative to ‘drill-and-fill’
A routine dental checkup for a Baltimore 4-year-old turned into a health care odyssey for his mother. It all began…
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Disparities found in hospice care among older dialysis patients
While end-of-life planning may be more common by providers and patients, there are “substantial” racial disparities when it comes to…
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How much can Kentucky’s next governor unravel an ACA success story?
The off-year Kentucky governor’s election put the future of the Affordable Care Act into question in that state. Kentucky is…
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Make use of this AHCJ benefit to help cover food and nutrition issues
When it comes to food as a social determinant of health, the issue can be daunting for reporters. Is it…
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AHCJ award winner tells us how she created comprehensive piece on high U.S. drug prices
No other country in the world pays as much for drugs as the United States — not even other wealthy…
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Award winner explains how she dug into the reasons for high U.S. drug prices
Roxanne Nelson No other country in the world pays as much for drugs as the United States — not even…
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Those who assist with health plan enrollment now have expanded roles – are they prepared?
One clear lesson that health law advocates have drawn during the first two enrollment seasons under the Affordable Care Act…
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November member news: Awards, job changes, new books and more
The latest report on AHCJ members’ awards, fellowships, job changes and other news includes Diane Atwood, Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn, Sharon Dunten, Audrey Dutton, Karl…
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ADA cautions that charity clinics should take care with ethical issues
Organizers of free megaclinics at city stadiums and rural fairgrounds frequently describe their efforts as “Band-Aid” solutions to a much…
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