Disparities Exist in Use of Obesity-Management Medications
Findings show lower use among Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults versus White adults
Odds of Metabolic Disease Lower With Fast Subjective Walking Speed in Patients With Obesity
Risks for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia lower in those with obesity based on waist circumference, waist circumference and BMI
Persistent Short Sleep During Pregnancy Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
Increased odds of metabolic syndrome seen with short sleep duration during pregnancy and for two to seven years after delivery
Modest Decline Seen in Portal Messaging With Billing Implementation
8.8 percent decrease seen in volume of patient-initiated medical advice message threads in six months after implementation
Pain Coping Skills Training Beneficial During Maintenance Hemodialysis
Patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis, experiencing chronic pain had larger reduction in BPI Interference score
30 Minutes of Aerobic Exercise Weekly Cuts Body Fat in Adults With Overweight or...
Each 30 minutes per week of aerobic exercise linked to reduced body weight, waist circumference, measures of body fat
U.S. Health Care Spending Reached $4.9 Trillion in 2023
Health sector's share of the economy was similar in 2023 and 2022, but lower than in 2020 and 2021, during height of COVID-19
FDA Approves Tryngolza as Adjunct to Diet for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
Tryngolza significantly and substantially reduces triglyceride levels in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome
FDA Approves First Generic Liraglutide Once-Daily Injection
Approval is part of FDA effort to prioritize generic approvals for drugs in short supply
2000 to 2024 Saw Rise in Physician Union Petitions
Most organizing efforts motivated by nonfinancial factors
