U.S. Hospital Patients Receive More Opioids Versus Other Countries
Patients' perceptions of pain, pain medication may affect prescribing practices
Risk for Developing Frailty High in Older Adults
Incidence rates vary by sex, diagnostic criteria, and country income level
Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rate Higher in Urban Counties
Rates of age-adjusted death higher in urban counties for men; higher in rural counties for women
Discontinuing Statins Linked to Cardiac Admissions in Elderly
Admission risk for any cardiovascular event up with discontinuation among previously adherent seniors
Brand-Brand Competition Has Not Cut Prices in Pharma Market
Review shows evidence that brand-brand competition was mediated by quality of competing drugs
AI-Enabled ECG During Normal Sinus Rhythm Identifies A-Fib
Atrial fibrillation identified with a single AI-enabled ECG during normal sinus rhythm with AUC of 0.87
Mediterranean Eating Plan May Help Keep T2DM Patients Off Meds
Med-EatPlan plus extra virgin olive oil linked to lower risk for starting first glucose-lowering medication
Childhood BMI, HDL-C Variability May Up Later-Life Diabetes Risk
Greater variability tied to higher risk, independent of mean levels for BMI, HDL cholesterol in childhood
Early Menarche Linked to Risk for T2DM in Rural Chinese Women
Risk for diabetes increased for early menarche group; association partially mediated by adult BMI
Asthma Negatively Impacts Work Productivity Worldwide
Findings based on international survey of patients using long-term maintenance medication
