Research
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Are Unequal Policies in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Needed to Improve Equality? An Examination Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles County
USC researchers examine tradeoffs between effectiveness and equality of PrEP.
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Formulary Restrictions and Stroke Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers identified a sample of Medicare beneficiaries with an incident diagnosis of atrial fibrillation.
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Medicare Advantage Plans Pay Large Markups To Consolidated Dialysis Organizations
Researchers find that the largest Medicare Advantage plans pay large markups for dialysis, especially to large dialysis organizations.
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Benzodiazepine Use and the Risk of Dementia
There is little evidence that older adults prescribed benzodiazepines—drugs commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures—are at increased risk of developing dementia.
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Federal Regulations of Cannabis for Public Health in the United States
State-level cannabis regulations have weak public health parameters compared to other countries, leaving consumers vulnerable.
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Associations of Eating Identities With Self-Reported Dietary Behaviors and Body Mass Index
Researchers examined correlations between participants’ race/ethnicity and other socio-demographic characteristics and affinity with these eating identities.
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Reforming the Medicare Part D Benefit Design: Financial Implications for Beneficiaries, Private Plans, Drug Manufacturers, and the Federal Government
Researchers evaluate prescription drug claims from Medicare Part D beneficiaries to evaluate the current spending distribution.
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Trends in Medically Integrated Dispensing Among Oncology Practices
Researchers analyzed historical trends in medically integrated dispensing among oncology practices.
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Rates of Eye Care and Diabetic Eye Disease among Insured Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes
The majority of diabetic patients do not receive adequate eye care within the 5 years after initial diabetes diagnosis despite having insurance.
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The Long-term Value of Bariatric Surgery Interventions for American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Researchers estimate the individual-level social benefits of diabetes remission through bariatric surgery and compare the population-level effects of expanding eligibility alone versus improving utilization for currently eligible individuals.
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