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Obesity Linked to Lower Gray Matter Brain Volume
Combination of overall obesity and central obesity linked to lowest gray matter volume
Smartphone App Can Detect Early Signs of Opioid Overdose
App has high sensitivity, specificity for opioid-induced central apnea, respiratory depression
Measles Outbreak in New York State Largest in Recent History
There has been an increase in measles cases across the United States and worldwide
Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016
Socioeconomic inequalities are widening, but racial gap in cancer mortality narrowing slowly
ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate
However, individual market in California not expected to destabilize because of mandate penalty
Feeling Life Is Worthwhile Linked to Healthier Aging
Feeling tied to stronger relationships, greater social engagement and prosperity, less loneliness
Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years
Considerable increase seen from 1997 through 2016, especially in direct-to-consumer advertising
Costs Higher for Those With Comorbid Noncommunicable Diseases
Health expenditure greater for person with two diseases simultaneously than for the diseases separately
AI Technology IDs Genetic Diseases by Analyzing Facial Photos
DeepGestalt technology better than doctors at identifying a range of genetic syndromes
Women With CVD Have Worse Self-Reported Outcomes
Women with atherosclerosis also report lower aspirin, statin use and higher ED use versus men
