U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
SLEEP: Prolonged Delayed Eating Linked to Weight Gain
Compared with daytime eating, delayed eating also linked to increases in respiratory quotient
Certain Cancer Diagnoses Up in High-Income Counties in U.S.
But combined death rate from four cancers studied is similar in high- and low-income counties
Lifespan Up With Adoption of Four Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
Increased survival times for men, women adopting four healthy behaviors versus none or one behavior
Severe Hypoglycemia Rates Have Equilibrated for DCCT Groups
Preceding episode of severe hypoglycemia deemed most powerful predictor of subsequent episodes
Many Bariatric Surgery Patients Using Opioids Seven Years Later
Hydrocodone most commonly used, followed by tramadol and oxycodone
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Lower HbA1c Linked to Better Diabetes-Specific HRQoL in Youth
Three diabetes management behaviors were significantly correlated with D-HRQoL
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
