Few Physicians Work in Practices That Use Telemedicine
Specialty and larger practice size are correlates of telemedicine use
Infections Linked to Increased Later Risk for Mental Disorders
Subsequent risk increased with infections requiring hospitalization, treatment with anti-infective agents
Mean Cumulative Lifetime Prevalence of Eczema 9.9 Percent
Highest rates of active disease seen for children aged 0 to 17 years and older adults aged 75 to 99
Progress Made Toward Global Measles Milestones
Estimated coverage with MCV1 up from 72 to 85 percent globally; measles deaths dropped 80 percent
Many Patients Withhold Information From Clinicians
Reasons for nondisclosure include not wanting to be judged or lectured, being embarrassed
Exposure to Phthalates May Impact Timing of Puberty in Girls
Earlier breast development, pubic hair development, menarche with methyl paraben exposure
HHS Issues Draft Strategy for Reducing Health IT Burden
Strategy is open for public comment through Jan. 28, 2019
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...
