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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/new-effort-by-mds-to-cut-wasteful-medical-spending An article about how doctor's are trying to cut wasteful medical spending. [/quote] I just saw this link, and the Yahoo article about which tests in particular they recommend cutting. (45 overused medical procedures) http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/45-overused-medical-procedures-costing-americans-billions-study-212121533.html[/quote] 13:28 again. I thought this was interesting: Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in individuals with hypertension or heart failure or CKD of all causes, including diabetes. (From the American Society of Nephrology) It seems that NSAIDs are somewhat widely used, so something to consider for patients who have HTN or Diabetes.[/quote]
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