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Diabetes Distress Common at Large Midwestern University
Findings based on survey of university-affiliated students, staff with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Four Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to Hyperuricemia
Public health efforts to promote healthy diet and prevent obesity might cut gout cases, authors say
Hysterectomy Tied to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Findings particularly strong with hysterectomy at younger age, even with ovarian conservation
Aortic, Mitral Regurgitation Risk Up With Fluoroquinolone Use
Risk significantly increased for current use and recent use, but not past use within 61 to 365 days
Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images
Radiography and fluoroscopy were most common NPP-billed imaging services over all years
Polypill Strategy Promising in Socioeconomically Vulnerable
Greater reductions in systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels with polypill in minority population
Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment
After MCI diagnosis, patients should be counseled on treatment options; support needed for partners
12.6 Million in U.S. Could Benefit From Tx to Prevent Active TB
Revised NHANES-based estimate for prevalence of latent TB infection excludes those who report prior tx
Gaps in Physician Knowledge, Management of Prediabetes ID’d
Primary care doctors have limited knowledge about screening, management for prediabetes
Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination
Most men and women did not know anal, penile, and oral cancers are caused by HPV
