Complex Chronic Diseases Appear to Drive Frequent Admissions
1.6 percent of patients make up 8 percent of admissions, comprise 7 percent of direct costs
Substantial Costs to Sustain Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Study looks at personnel costs for staffing needed to deliver PCMH functions in two states
CDC Develops State-Level Chronic Disease Cost Calculator
Calculator identifies median state-specific medical costs and median absenteeism costs
Low HDL-C, High CRP Ups Mortality for Patients With CAD
Findings in patients with coronary artery disease on statin therapy after undergoing first PCI
Characteristics ID’d for Those Who Voluntarily Stop Eating
Most who hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking are in poor health, dependent on others
USPSTF Recommendations for Aspirin Use Vary by Age
Recommended for some patients aged 50 to 59 years; insufficient evidence for those <50, ≥70
Racial Disparities in Analgesia for Children With Appendicitis
Black children less likely to receive pain meds for moderate pain, less likely to receive opioids
Half of HIV-Positive Patients See Family Docs Exclusively for Care
HIV+ patients who see generalists experienced in HIV care more likely to get antiretroviral therapy
More Outdoor Time at School May Help Prevent Myopia in Children
Adding 40 minutes of outdoor time to daily school schedule tied to lower rate of myopia
Lower HbA1c Levels Linked to Less Dementia in T2DM
Poor control linked to 50 percent higher risk of being admitted to hospital in future for dementia
