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Most Think Ideology Will Affect Ruling on Health Law
Just 28 percent of those surveyed believe the justices will base their decision on the mandate without regard to politics and ideology, according to the survey.
Kaiser Health News
Posted: Business of Medicine

'Doc Fix' Easily Covered by War Savings, Says CBO
Freezing Medicare rates through 2022 at current level would cost $316 billion, but military pullouts in Afghanistan and other countries will free up far more money, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Medscape Medical News
Posted: Family Medicine/Primary Care

Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Hip Fracture Risk Over Time
PPI-associated hip fracture risk increases with duration of use, smoking history.
Medscape Medical News
Posted: Ob/Gyn & Women's Health

The Latest on D, Bone Health, and Cancer
Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, describes the USPSTF meta-analysis on vitamin D, bone density, and cancer.
Medscape Internal Medicine
Posted: Internal Medicine