Uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension Rates High in CKD Patients
Findings also revealed low use of statins among patients with chronic kidney disease
Capping Work Hours in Residency Does Not Impact Outcomes Later
No differences seen in post-training patient mortality, readmissions, or costs of care
EHR System-Generated In-Basket Messages Linked to Burnout
Receiving more than average number of messages linked to increased probability of physician burnout
Food Insecurity Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance
Food insecurity also tied to measures of inflammation and stress in patients with diabetes
Environment May Be Main Factor in Norway’s Obesity Epidemic
Rise in obesity since 1960s seen in both genetically predisposed, nonpredisposed people
Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Blocked by Judge
The rule, applying to any drug that costs more than $35 a month, was to take effect this week
Treating Depression May Reduce Mortality in Diabetes Patients
Mortality risk lower in patients with diabetes and depression who received antidepressants
Consistent Time of Day Aids Workout Habit
Findings seen for adults who engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Predict Stroke Risk in Diabetes
Adding NfL to predictive score, including race and Framingham Stroke Risk Score, ups C-statistic
Considerable Number of Patients Receive Surprise Hospital Charges
18 percent of all ED visits, 16 percent of in-network hospital stays have at least one out-of-network charge