Cost-Related Insulin Underuse May Affect One in Four Patients
Patients reporting cost-related underuse more likely to have poor glycemic control
CDC: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases Appear to Have Peaked for 2018
As of Nov. 30, 134 cases of AFM have been confirmed in 33 states
November 2018 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for November 2018. This roundup includes the...
Joint Mobilization Plus Exercise Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis
At 24 weeks, improvements seen in pain, function for osteoarthritis patients who did patellar mobilization
Shifting Pattern Seen for Primary Care Office Visits
Primary care physician visits down, but visits to nurse practitioners, physician assistants up
New BP Goals Could Prevent 3 Million CVD Events Over 10 Years
Maintaining ACC/AHA goals would result in fewer events than current BP levels, prior guideline goals
More People Worldwide Now Know Their HIV Status
However, millions of people still do not know their status and do not have a suppressed viral load
Results of Pediatric Genomic Epilepsy Tests Often Reclassified
Over 30 percent of pediatric patients with genetic dx, undiagnosed conditions had results reclassified
Hypnotherapy Beats Education for Relief of IBS Symptoms
Group, individual hypnotherapy both effective; group hypnotherapy noninferior to individual tx
Increase Seen in Amphetamine, Opioid Use in Pregnant Women
Increase in amphetamine-, opioid-related deliveries disproportionate between rural vs. urban counties
