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Clinicians treating cancer and kidney disease patients prescribed antidepressants at rates similar to outpatient psychiatrists, highlighting the prevalence of depression management across specialties.

Recent findings indicate that statin-naïve ACS patients with normal LDL-C levels at admission may face worse outcomes, challenging current perspectives on lipid management in cardiovascular care.

The 2024-2025 cancer care rankings incorporate outpatient outcomes and refine criteria for high-risk patient transfers, aiming to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of cancer care quality.

A network meta-analysis of 24 trials (16,371 patients) found complete revascularization in myocardial infarction with multivessel disease reduced all-cause mortality by 15% compared to culprit-only revascularization, suggesting potential improved outcomes for this population.

The inclusion of Medicare Advantage data and increased emphasis on patient outcomes in the US News Best Hospitals rankings further illustrates the growing importance of comprehensive, coordinated care in today’s healthcare landscape.

This target trial emulation study provides critical insights into weight change associated with eight first-line antidepressants, emphasizing the minimal weight gain with bupropion. Clinicians should integrate these findings into treatment decisions to address patient concerns about weight gain.