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Most At-Risk Opt Out of Genetic Testing for Huntington Disease
Lack of cure, inability to 'undo knowledge' primary reasons for not going through with testing
Decrease in PM2.5-Related U.S. Mortality From 2010 to 2017
During the same period, ozone-related mortality remained mainly unchanged
High-Deductible Health Plans May Be Harmful for Patients With COPD
Individuals with HDHP more likely to report forgoing care due to costs, cost-related nonadherence
Severe Maternal Complication Risk Four Times Higher With Twins
Cesarean delivery accounts for one-fifth of the risk of severe acute maternal morbidity
Half-Price Version of Humalog Insulin Now Available
Eli Lilly's generic version being sold under the chemical name insulin lispro
CDC: Seniors Use Various Strategies to Reduce Rx Costs
Overall, 4.8 percent have not taken meds as prescribed; 17.7 percent have asked for lower-cost medication
CDC: Cancer Death Rates Decreased, Heart Disease Deaths Rose
Cancer death rates decreased from 1999 to 2017; heart disease deaths dropped to 2011 and then increased
Suboptimal Diet Accounted for >80,000 Cancer Cases in 2015
Low intake of whole grains, dairy products, high intake of processed meats account for highest burden
Incidence of Parkinson Disease Increased in Bipolar Disorder
High frequency of psychiatric admissions for manic/mix, depressive episodes linked to increased risk for PD
Closed ICU Model May Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
Decline seen in CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP rates; no change in C. diff infection, MRSA blood infection rates
