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Spending on glaucoma medication has increased significantly in recent years, study reveals |
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 15:28 |
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Glaucoma, a disease which is characterized by damage to the optic nerve, is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Millions of people over the age of 40 are affected by this disorder, which costs an estimated $2.9 billion in healthcare expenses each year.
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Greater medical spending is directly related to better patient outcomes, study finds |
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 07:12 |
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A team of researchers from George Mason University and the Urban Institute has found that Medicare beneficiaries who spend more on medical services tend to experience better overall health. The group evaluated data from more than 17,000 seniors with Medicare insurance plans for their study, entitled "Medical Spending and the Health of the Elderly."
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A team of researchers from George Mason University and the Urban Institute has found that Medicare beneficiaries who spend more on medical services tend to experience better overall health. |
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Wednesday, 01 June 2011 09:17 |
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A team of researchers from George Mason University and the Urban Institute has found that Medicare beneficiaries who spend more on medical services tend to experience better overall health. The group evaluated data from more than 17,000 seniors with Medicare insurance plans for their study, entitled "Medical Spending and the Health of the Elderly."
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Older, female caregivers are most affected by the recession |
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Thursday, 19 May 2011 16:42 |
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Although the U.S. economy is slowly recovering, millions of Americans are still feeling its consequences, according to a recent survey conducted by the nonprofit Ms. Foundation for Women. An estimated two-thirds of individuals in the U.S. say that the economic downturn is still impacting their quality of life, and the majority of these people are female.
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Survey: Majority of Americans underestimate the amount of retirement savings they need |
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011 15:31 |
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This year, approximately 78 million people in the U.S. will be turning 65, according to the nonprofit organization Volunteers of America. Experts say that this rapidly growing population of aging baby boomers could cripple the country's financial and healthcare systems, in addition to adding to the economic burden of future generations.
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