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Genetic Variant Tied to Prostate Cancer Outcomes
Time to metastasis, length of survival vary by number of HSD3B1 (1245C) variant alleles
Higher Incidence of Edema With Bacteriuria in C1-INH-HAE
Findings in those with versus without bacteriuria in hereditary angioedema with C1-inhibitor deficiency
33 Million Persons of All Ages Uninsured in 2019
3.7 million (5.1 percent) children and 28.8 million (14.5 percent) working age adults were uninsured in 2019
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
Patient Experience Officers Can Play Key Role in Medical Offices
Officers ensure patients have a positive experience before, during, and after office visit
Online Follow-Up Feasible for Most Surgery Patients
Pros: convenience, surgeon efficiency gains; cons: liability, modified patient-provider relationships
Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011
Highest life expectancy at birth for Hispanic women, non-Hispanic white women, Hispanic men
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
Multicomponent Intervention Aids Quality of Life With Overactive Bladder
Intervention included cognitive components and also improved frequency, urgency
