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Use of Diabetes Monitoring Tests in Primary Care Suboptimal
Less than 60 percent of patients with diabetes given HbA1c, lipid profile tests in preceding 12 months
High Fiber Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Disease
Reduction in risk for range of critical outcomes greatest for daily dietary fiber intake of 25 to 29 g
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
Reduced risk, slowed progression of retinopathy for Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia
Number of Colorectal CA Deaths Projected to Rise Worldwide
Mortality rates falling worldwide in many countries but expected to increase substantially in some
Drug Overdose Death Rate Increasing Among Middle-Aged Women
1999 to 2017 saw increases in deaths involving antidepressants, cocaine, heroin, synthetic opioids
CDC: Flu Cases Hit 7 Million in the United States
Half of this number went to a doctor, while 69,000 to 84,000 people have been hospitalized
Seniors Still Report Barriers to Hearing Care Services
Difficulties accessing hearing care services seen particularly in older Americans with lower incomes
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients
With vaccination, risks reduced for readmission, outpatient visits, fever, clinical evaluations for infection
Transdermal HRT Not Linked to Increased Risk for VTE
But oral estrogen-only and combined hormone replacement tx tied to venous thromboembolism risk
