Antibiotics Often Prescribed Without Documented Indication
Of 130.5 million prescriptions in 2015, 18 percent had no documented indication
Type 2 Diabetes More Common in Patients With Psoriasis
Association between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome differs by sex
Many With Diabetes Engage in Underground Exchange of Medications, Supplies
Diabetes-specific financial stress predicts engagement in trading, receiving donated meds, supplies
U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018
Acceleration in overall growth driven by faster growth in private health insurance and Medicare
Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk in Women With Diabetes
However, no effect seen for lowering dementia risk in men with type 2 diabetes
Strength Training Tied to Less Weight Loss-Induced Bone Loss
Slower loss of hip bone mineral density, less bone turnover seen in older obese patients losing weight
U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care
Substantial proportion of U.S. doctors do not get timely notifications, information needed from specialists
2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities
Increases seen in psychological disabilities, chronic health conditions
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
