January 2020 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for January 2020. This roundup includes...
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
Compared with 10 other wealthy nations, U.S. has lower life expectancy, higher suicide rates
Comorbidities Tied to Higher Rates of All-Cause Admissions in MS Patients
But comorbidities not associated with increased hospitalizations related to multiple sclerosis
Fatty Liver Disease Common Among Young Adults in the U.K.
Liver disease among young people tied to rise in obesity and harmful drinking patterns
Health-Related Quality of Life Lower for Women With PCOS
The strongest contributing factor to poor health-related quality of life was mental distress
Survey: Most Americans Think of Themselves as Healthy
Those with higher income rate their health higher than those with lower income
Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians
Gender differences in preferences for control over work-life balance do not account for gap in salary
Effects of Vit D Correction on CV Health Studied in Obese Children
No change seen in endothelial function, but reductions in BP, fasting glucose concentration seen at six months
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
Community-Based Diabetes Screening Feasible in Barbershops
About one-third of those asked to participate were successfully tested; 9.0 percent had HbA1c ≥6.5 percent
