Greater Social Support Tied to Lower Diabetes-Related Distress
Specifically, perceived support of family members significantly tied to less distress among low-income patients
CDC: About One in Five U.S. Adults Reports Tobacco Product Use
Prevalence of any current tobacco product use up for men; adults aged ≤65 years; lesbian, gay, bisexual adults
Group-Based Lifestyle Intervention Cuts Progression to T2DM
High-risk individuals making modest changes in weight, physical activity had lower odds of progressing to type 2 diabetes
Wrong-Patient Order Entry Errors Reduced With Patient Photos
Display of patient photographs in electronic health records associated with decrease in WPOE errors
Guidelines Developed for Diabetes Management in CKD
Recommendations and practice points relate to comprehensive care needs, glycemic monitoring, lifestyle interventions
Lack of Insurance Tied to Non-Rx Hormone Use in Transgender Adults
Authors say insurance barrier poses risks to safety, health, and well-being
Lung Cancer Tied to Most Potential Years of Life Lost
Potential years of life lost per death highest for deaths due to cancers of testis, bones/joints, other endocrine sites
Patients Happier With Doctors of Same Race
Authors say findings point to importance of having a diverse physician workforce
CDC: 26.4 Percent of U.S. Adults With Diabetes Meet ABCS Goals
About one in four meet combined goals of management of blood glucose, BP, non-HDL-C, avoiding smoking
Automated Alarm IDs Inpatients at Risk for Sudden Decline
Automated detection of impending clinical deterioration linked to lower mortality within 30 days after an alert
