Retail Clinics Do Not Decrease Health Care Spending
More than half of retail clinic visits for 11 low-acuity conditions represent new utilization
Too Few Patients With Prediabetes Are Being Treated
Study found many patients with higher-than-normal HbA1c levels were not being treated for it
CDC: U.S. Cancer Mortality Rate Continues to Fall
But there's been a concerning increase in liver cancer
CPAP Improves Glycemic Control in Patients With T2DM, OSA
Findings in patients with suboptimally controlled type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea
Video Game-Based Cognitive Rehab Program Beneficial in MS
Intervention tied to changes in functional connectivity, correlating with cognitive improvement
Physicians’ Contracts Can Affect Patients, Professionalism
Problematic clauses in contracts include blanket confidentiality clauses, termination without cause
Review IDs Care Gaps for Teens With Chronic Conditions
Care gaps relate to patient characteristics, including demographics, disease-related characteristics
Low Testosterone Predicts Mortality in Advanced Liver Disease
Both low testosterone, sarcopenia tied to increased mortality; low testosterone is better predictor
Opportunities for Healthy Diet, Exercise Influence Behaviors
Feasible opportunities for healthy diet and activity linked to intentions, behaviors, and BMI
Body Fat May Be Bigger Health Danger Than Body Size
Study finds fat levels a better indicator of early death than commonly used BMI measure
