CVD Burden Decreased From 1990 to 2016 Across U.S.
Wide variation in rate of decline across states; small number of states saw increase in most recent years
Pharmacists Can Help With DM Management Via Telemedicine
Telemedicine could provide real-time feedback loop and allow pharmacists to help patients self-manage
Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization
Ninety-two percent of physicians report PA-associated delays in patient access to care
About Half of Pregnant Women With HIV Have C-Sections
Increase in cesarean delivery among HIV-infected pregnant women from 1998 to 2013
Smoke Exposure Tied to Higher CV, Cerebrovascular ER Visits
Increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular, cerebrovascular ER visits, especially for over-65s
Sleep Deficiency Leads to Higher Number of Motor Vehicle Crashes
Both sleep apnea and sleeping six hours per night are associated with crashes
TBI Associated With Increased Risk of Subsequent Dementia
Increased risk compared to those without a history of TBI and those with non-TBI trauma
Declines Seen in Cardiovascular Risk Factors From 1990 to 2010
By 2010, men, women had similar risk profile and use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, antihypertensives
ZIKV RNA Often ID’d in Semen of Men With Symptomatic Infection
Drop in ZIKV RNA shedding in semen seen within 3 months after illness onset but can persist longer
FDA Puts New Restrictions on Contraceptive Implant Essure
Patients and physicians must sign acknowledgment of risks, benefits of implantation
