Transfeminine Persons Have Increased VTE Incidence
More pronounced differences in VTE, ischemic stroke for those who initiated hormone tx during follow-up
AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies
Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
Obesity Paradox Seen in T2DM Modified by Smoking Status
Obesity paradox was pronounced in current smokers, and absent in never smokers
Travel Costs Are Considerable Part of T2DM Follow-Up Costs
Implementing self-monitoring for half of follow-up would reduce average annual HbA1c screening costs
Health Gains, Cost Savings Projected for Sodium Goals
Substantial health gains and cost savings expected with implementation of FDA sodium targets
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
22.9 Percent of U.S. Adults Meet Aerobic, Strength Activity Goals
Findings for 18- to 64-year-olds; variation seen in percent meeting guidelines by state, sex, work status
Patients Comfortable With Doctors Having Tattoos, Piercings
Survey finds body art does not impact patients' perceptions of competence, professionalism
1996 to 2013 Saw Large Increase in Diabetes Spending
Increased spending per encounter has been the biggest driver of overall rise in spending
WHO Calls for Renewed Effort to Combat Chronic Disease
Commission makes six recommendations to meet 2030 goals for non-communicable diseases
