Duration of Diabetes History Tied to Higher Short-Term Mortality Risk
Long-standing diabetes linked to higher risk for both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
Half of U.S. Physicians Recommend Complementary Health Approaches
Massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, herbs and supplements are most commonly recommended
Pharmacist-Led Interventions Cut Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Interventions associated with drops in blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c
Preterm Birth May Increase Risk for Diabetes Into Adulthood
Risk for type 1, type 2 diabetes increased at age <18 years, 18 to 43 years
Retail Prescription Drug Prices Fall for First Time in 45 Years
Decrease due to drops in generic drug prices and slow growth in the cost of brand-name medications
FDA Testing Levels of Carcinogen in Diabetes Drug Metformin
No metformin recalls affect U.S. market at the moment
Rural Population Underrepresented Among Medical Students
Number of rural medical students would need to quadruple to meet share of rural residents in U.S. population
Physician Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Medical Errors
Bidirectional association seen between depressive symptoms and medical errors
Adults Not Living in Metro Areas Have Reduced Access to Care
In unadjusted analyses, adults not living in MSA more likely to have financial burden linked to care
Services Affected by Rural Hospitals Joining Health Systems
Reductions seen in imaging, on-site obstetric services, on-site primary care
