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CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17
Increase in percentage of those aged younger than 65 years enrolled in high-deductible health plan
Opioid Use in Early Pregnancy Not Tied to Most Birth Defects
Second study shows no association for use of macrolides during pregnancy with increase in major birth defects
Limited English Proficiency Tied to Worse Access to Health Care
Adults with limited English proficiency more likely to lack usual source of care, be overdue for receipt of preventive services
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
Reduced risk, slowed progression of retinopathy for Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia
Novo Nordisk Moves to Stop Businesses From Selling Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
Company has moved to stop some medical spas, weight loss clinics, and compounding pharmacies from selling compounded versions of semaglutide
Therapeutic Intervention Feasible for Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis in Patients at Risk
Fewer patients progressed to rheumatoid arthritis versus those receiving placebo
New Workflows Have Potential to Address Provider Burnout
Change fatigue is the leading cause of care team burnout, yet new solutions needed
Preemies Often Receive Gastroesophageal Reflux Meds
Seventy-seven percent of those on medications started after NICU discharge; prolonged use common
Following Drop After COVID-19 Onset, Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Is Up
Initial decrease seen in proportion with inappropriate prescription, followed by subsequent increase
Some Patients Swap Opioids for Medical Cannabis to Treat Pain
In survey, some patients report less pain, better physical and social functioning after using medical cannabis
