Many With Diabetes Engage in Underground Exchange of Medications, Supplies
Diabetes-specific financial stress predicts engagement in trading, receiving donated meds, supplies
U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018
Acceleration in overall growth driven by faster growth in private health insurance and Medicare
Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk in Women With Diabetes
However, no effect seen for lowering dementia risk in men with type 2 diabetes
Strength Training Tied to Less Weight Loss-Induced Bone Loss
Slower loss of hip bone mineral density, less bone turnover seen in older obese patients losing weight
Current Tobacco Use Prevalent in Middle, High School Students
Overall, 31.2 and 12.5 percent of high school and middle school students, respectively, reported current use
USPSTF Advises AAA Screening Based on Sex, Age, Smoking History
One-time abdominal aortic aneurysm screening recommended for men ages 65 to 75 years who ever smoked
U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care
Substantial proportion of U.S. doctors do not get timely notifications, information needed from specialists
Extending HPV Vaccination to Age 45 Provides Small Additional Benefit
Vaccinating women and men to age 45 years predicted to have high costs per QALY gained
Duration of Diabetes History Tied to Higher Short-Term Mortality Risk
Long-standing diabetes linked to higher risk for both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
Half of U.S. Physicians Recommend Complementary Health Approaches
Massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, herbs and supplements are most commonly recommended
