Patient Cost Responsibility Up for Guideline-Discordant Care
Guideline-discordant tx linked to $1,841 higher patient costs in first year in metastatic breast cancer
Physical Therapy, Lifestyle Advice Underused in Knee OA
2007 to 2015 saw increase in use of NSAID prescriptions from orthopedists, primary care doctors
Suicide Risk Up With ARB Exposure Versus ACEI Exposure
Risk for suicide increased with angiotensin receptor blockers among individuals aged 66 years and older
Study Looks at Pediatric Firearm-Related Eye Injuries in the U.S.
Analysis shows firearm injury risk factors vary by age and race
Depression, Anxiety, Stress Impact Adherence to Cardiac Rehab
Patients with moderate depression, anxiety, stress symptoms more likely to drop out of rehab
Quality Improvement Program Lowers Prolonged Steroid Use With IBD
Excess steroid use seen in 14 percent of patients
Suicide, Homicide Rates Up Among Youth Aged 10 to 24
Suicide rates increased from 2007 to 2017, while homicide rates increased from 2014 to 2017
Juul Stopping Sales of Fruit, Dessert Flavors of E-Cigarettes
Flavors dropped by Juul include mango, creme, fruit, and cucumber, which account for 10 percent of its sales
Artificial Pancreas Helps T1DM Patients Meet Glycemic Targets
Patients spent more time in target glycemic range with closed-loop system versus sensor-augmented insulin pump
CDC: Vaccination Coverage Generally High for Those Born in 2015-16
Uninsured children, those insured by Medicaid had lower coverage than those with private insurance
