Electronic Health Record Usability Graded F by Physicians
Physician-rated EHR usability independently linked to odds of burnout
Most Teens Worldwide Are Not Exercising Enough
Findings consistent worldwide, with boys regularly more physically active than girls
Employee Premiums, Deductibles Eating Larger Share of Income
The average deductible for a middle-income family was 4.7 percent of income in 2018
Radiation From CT Scans Linked to Thyroid Cancer, Leukemia
Elevated risk stronger in women than men; risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma increased in patients ≤45
Weight Loss Tied to Loss of Hip Bone Density in Older Adults
Loss of total hip BMD seen in obese older adults who maintain, regain weight after weight loss
Prenatal Antidepressant Use May Up Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Venlafaxine, amitriptyline use during pregnancy associated with increased risk for gestational diabetes
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Comorbidities Before, After Diagnosis
Increased odds of inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, VTE seen before RA diagnosis versus controls
CDC: ~20 Percent of U.S. Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products
Prevalence of use higher for men, adults aged ≤65 years, uninsured, those with disability or limitation
HbA1c Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Risks increased for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, microvascular complications
White House Wants Hospitals, Insurers to Provide Actual Costs of Care
Government officials say the objective is to encourage competition and reduce costs