Most Patients Fine With Providers Asking About Sexual Orientation
It is believed these questions may help to reduce health disparities among LGBTI patients
Digital Intervention Can Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Fifty-three percent of intervention participants used app to self-order a screening test
Substance Use Mortality Varies Widely Across U.S. Counties
Considerable variation in mortality due to alcohol and drug use disorders, self-harm, interpersonal violence
U.S. Spends Twice As Much for Similar Health Care Utilization
U.S. has higher administrative and pharmaceutical costs than 10 other high-income countries
No Safety Concerns Noted in Study of Intranasal Insulin Use
However, more data is needed on the long-term safety of chronic intranasal insulin administration
Over 5,100 Noncongenital Zika Cases Reported in U.S. in 2016
Ninety-five percent of cases were identified in travelers returning from Zika virus-affected areas
Racial Variation in Median Age of Female Breast Cancer Diagnosis
More black, Hispanic, Asian patients diagnosed at younger than 50 years than white patients
Three-Pronged Approach Can Improve Physician Engagement
Strategy used by one practice improved physician engagement and relieved burnout
Increase in Acetaminophen Use, Overuse in Cold/Flu Season
Increase in use mainly due to increased use of over-the-counter combination meds for cold/flu
Doctors Facing Challenge to Help Needy While Protecting Practices
Many practices are finding it difficult to maintain their viability while caring for patients who can't pay
