Preventive Drugs Often Used in Last Year of a Cancer Patient’s Life
Preventive drugs, including antihypertensives and statins, frequently continued until final month of life
Topical Corticosteroids Associated With Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Dose-response relationship observed in large European cohort
Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children
Mental health issues consistent across BMI groups; social, mechanical issues more common with higher BMI
Female Infertility Specialists Make Less Than Male Specialists
Findings remain significant even when accounting for years in practice and type of practice
11 Million Deaths Attributable to Poor Diet in 2017
Leading dietary risk factors for deaths, DALYs include high sodium intake, low intake of whole grains
Most Osteoporosis Guidelines Do Not Discuss Patient Choices
When patient beliefs, values, preferences are cited, they are not usually supported by evidence
Short Sleep Duration, Not OSA, Linked to Daytime Sleepiness
Obstructive sleep apnea, but not SSD, is linked to obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia
Early Hospital Intervention for Diabetes Improves Outcomes
Early identification and management decreases hyperglycemia, hospital-acquired infections
New Plan Limits Out-of-Pocket Costs for Insulin
Rising costs of insulin causing patients to ration their doses or even do without the drug
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
OTC medicines lead to $146 billion in annual clinical and drug cost savings
