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Rates of type 2 diabetes may be higher among patients with psoriasis

Type 2 Diabetes More Common in Patients With Psoriasis

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Association between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome differs by sex
Patients with diabetes frequently engage in underground exchange activities for medications and supplies

Many With Diabetes Engage in Underground Exchange of Medications, Supplies

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Diabetes-specific financial stress predicts engagement in trading, receiving donated meds, supplies
In 2018

U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018

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Acceleration in overall growth driven by faster growth in private health insurance and Medicare
Long-term use of low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk for dementia in women with type 2 diabetes

Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk in Women With Diabetes

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However, no effect seen for lowering dementia risk in men with type 2 diabetes
Both resistance and combined aerobic and resistance exercise are associated with less weight loss-induced bone loss than aerobic exercise alone

Strength Training Tied to Less Weight Loss-Induced Bone Loss

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Slower loss of hip bone mineral density, less bone turnover seen in older obese patients losing weight
Physicians from the United States and other high-income countries report difficulties with care coordination

U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care

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Substantial proportion of U.S. doctors do not get timely notifications, information needed from specialists
From 2016 to 2019

2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities

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Increases seen in psychological disabilities, chronic health conditions
In older adults

Duration of Diabetes History Tied to Higher Short-Term Mortality Risk

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Long-standing diabetes linked to higher risk for both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
More than half of office-based physicians recommend complementary health approaches to their patients

Half of U.S. Physicians Recommend Complementary Health Approaches

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Massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, herbs and supplements are most commonly recommended
Pharmacist-led interventions in general practice can significantly reduce medical risk factors associated with cardiovascular events

Pharmacist-Led Interventions Cut Cardiovascular Risk Factors

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Interventions associated with drops in blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c