Costs of Eating Disorders Quantified for the United States
Total economic costs estimated at $64.7 billion for fiscal year 2018 to 2019; reduction in well-being costs estimated at $326.5 billion
AAN: Anomalously Warm Weather Tied to More MS Hospital Visits
Authors say absolute effect on people with multiple sclerosis and the health care system is meaningful
American Indians Have Highest Risk for Nonhemorrhagic Stroke
American Indians have highest risk of nonhemorrhagic stroke compared with non-American Indians, in presence or absence of a-fib
Behavioral Health Issues Remain High as Pandemic Continues
Survey results reveal self-reported mental health, substance use, and suicidal ideation among U.S. adults in September 2020
Patients’ Mental Health Impacts Rating of Psoriasis Severity
Likelihood of a patient overestimating their psoriasis severity versus physician increased for those with depression, anxiety
County-Level Factors Affect Race/Ethnicity-Specific CVD Death
Greatest variation in CVD age-adjusted mortality rate explained by socioeconomic factors for non-Hispanic Blacks
NIH Halts Trial of Convalescent Plasma for Mild COVID-19
While the treatment seemed safe, no significant differences in outcomes were seen between patients receiving convalescent plasma or placebo
New Algorithm Can Predict Advanced Liver Disease
The CIRRhosis Using Standard tests algorithm could use results of routine blood tests to identify those at high risk for advanced liver disease
Good Response Seen With HealthCare.gov Reopening
CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28
Physical Activity May Cut Fatality Risk in Myocardial Infarction
Risks for instant death, 28-day death related to MI lower in those with moderate-to-high levels of past physical activity
