Psychotherapy for Depression May Be Cost-Effective Over Time
No clear superiority seen on cost basis for second-generation antidepressants versus cognitive therapy
Cardiac Biomarkers May ID High CV Risk in Patients With CKD
In population-based sample, CKD linked to increased risk for MI, composite cardiovascular outcome
Outcomes Poor With Medical Care From Fraud, Abuse Perpetrators
Mortality and emergency hospitalization rates higher in Medicare beneficiaries with FAP exposures
SunSmart Program Ups Sun Protection Behaviors
Findings based on decades-long study in Australia
Physical Activity May Lower Postmenopausal Fracture Risk
Total physical activity linked to lower risk for hip fracture, but increased risk for knee fracture
Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens
While energy drink consumption is declining, more electronic device use tied to more sugar, caffeine consumption
Doctors Mostly Dissatisfied With Electronic Health Record Systems
Despite dissatisfaction, few practices considering switching systems
CHEST: Admissions, Deaths for COPD Vary by Season
Longer length of stay, higher hospital charges seen in January, February, March
CDC: Drugs Involved in Overdose Deaths Varied Regionally in 2017
Overdose deaths involving fentanyl or cocaine higher in regions east of Mississippi River
Early-Stage Alzheimer Disease Has Adverse Financial Consequences
Robust evidence shows households are at significant risk for large adverse changes in liquid assets
