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For youth with type 1 diabetes

Disordered Eating Associated With Higher HbA1c in Teens

Youth with DEBs had poor glycemic control at baseline that persisted through study
Diet soda consumption may up the odds of diabetic retinopathy

Diet Soda Associated With Higher Odds of Diabetic Retinopathy

Findings show four cans of diet soda per week may up risk two-fold
Many middle school and high school students have short sleep duration

CDC: Many School Children Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Prevalence of short sleep duration 57.8 and 72.7 percent among middle school, high school students
An educational enrichment intervention offered from preschool to third grade is associated with improved educational attainment in midlife

Early Educational Enrichment Linked to Midlife Achievement

Preschool participants in intervention had higher rates of postsecondary degree completion
For obese individuals with chronic pain

Weight Loss Among Obese Tied to Improvements in Chronic Pain

Calorie-restriction intervention tied to improvements in spatial distribution of pain, depression
From the first half of 2016 to the second half of 2016

2016 Saw Increase in Birth Defects Potentially Linked to Zika

From first to second half of 2016, increase in number of birth defects potentially related to Zika
A consultation model that facilitates person-centered diabetes care results in more patient involvement

Diabetes Consultation Model Helps Patient Involvement in Care

Majority of patients reported shared decision making; they felt more involved and it was widely appreciated
Nearly three-quarters of patients aged 70 or older with heart failure have hearing loss

Hearing Loss Common Among Heart Failure Patients

But HF isn't independently tied to hearing loss after demographic, clinical characteristics accounted for
Americans under age 65 years who were insured through their employer spent more than ever before on health care in 2016

Health Care Spending Up, Mainly Due to Rising Prices

Spending increasing despite no change or decline in utilization of most health care services
HIV-infected and HIV-exposed but uninfected children have lower cognitive and motor scores than HIV-unexposed and uninfected children

Review: Lower Cognitive Scores for HIV+, HIV-Exposed Children

Lower scores for HIV+, HIV-exposed uninfected children versus HIV-unexposed and uninfected