Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
Health care prices explain difference in spending between United States and other countries
Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU
Pregnant women admitted to ICU with flu more likely to deliver preterm infants, low birth-weight infants
Use of Diabetes Monitoring Tests in Primary Care Suboptimal
Less than 60 percent of patients with diabetes given HbA1c, lipid profile tests in preceding 12 months
High Fiber Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Disease
Reduction in risk for range of critical outcomes greatest for daily dietary fiber intake of 25 to 29 g
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
Reduced risk, slowed progression of retinopathy for Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia
Number of Colorectal CA Deaths Projected to Rise Worldwide
Mortality rates falling worldwide in many countries but expected to increase substantially in some
E-Cigarette Aerosol Exposure Tied to Asthma Symptoms
Findings seen among youth reporting asthma diagnosis, secondhand exposure to e-cigarette aerosols
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
Transdermal HRT Not Linked to Increased Risk for VTE
But oral estrogen-only and combined hormone replacement tx tied to venous thromboembolism risk
Total Fertility Rates Vary by State
Total fertility rate for U.S. 16 percent less than number needed to replace population
