More U.S. Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss in 2017 Than 2002
Use of eye care services improved in 2017, but more report being unable to afford eyeglasses
Genetic Risk Linked to T2DM in Women With History of GDM
Modest link found for genetic risk score with T2DM risk; link seems stronger for those with poorer dietary quality
Advanced Features Seen in Some Adults With Small Thyroid Tumors
Many of these features associated with significantly lower survival in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma
Diabetes-Related Lower-Extremity Complications Increasing
In 2016, 1.8 percent of global population had DRLECs, which increased from 1990 estimates
Romosozumab Added to Guideline for Management of Osteoporosis
Drug recommended for postmenopausal women at very high fracture risk but not at high risk for heart disease, stroke
Guidelines Detail Management of Liver Failure in ICU Patients
29 recommendations address CV, hematology, pulmonary, renal, endocrine considerations
Preventive Care Service May Cut Risk for Recurrent Fractures
Hospitals with fracture liaison services see fewer recurrent fractures among the elderly
Rotavirus Vaccination, Type 1 Diabetes Not Linked in Children
No significant correlation seen for children fully or partially exposed to rotavirus vaccine versus unexposed
2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices
2018 uptick in utilization first seen in years, but impact dwarfed by price increases
Americans’ Protein-Rich Diets May Up Heart Disease Risk
Findings may have important public health implications for chronic disease prevention
