Diabetes Plus Tooth Loss Tied to Worse Cognition
Faster cognitive decline seen for older adults with both conditions
Drug Shortages Rose by 30 Percent in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows
Though 295 drugs were in shortage last year, the latest number is 130; about 15 critical drug products have been scarce for a decade
CDC Report Looks at Financial Burden of Medical Care Faced by Veterans
Veterans with VA health care only, Tricare less likely to live in family having problems paying medical bills than those with private insurance
Developmental Delay Tied to Higher Complication Rate With Tonsillectomy
Additionally, those with developmental delay have higher incidence of comorbidities, prematurity
One in Seven Nonelderly Adults Have Past-Due Medical Debt
Of these individuals, nearly three-quarters owe some money to hospitals
Prior Authorization Increases Use of Health Care Resources, Physicians Say
Furthermore, vast majority of physicians report high administrative burden associated with prior authorization
Race, Ethnicity Reporting in Pediatric Clinical Trials Has Improved
Asian American, Black, and Hispanic populations underrepresented compared with U.S. population demographics
Demographic Factors Linked to Low Telemedicine Literacy
Disadvantaged groups have higher risk for being underserved by telehealth because of low telemedicine literacy
FDA Panel to Again Weigh Merit of Decongestant That Many Call Useless
Agency's Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will meet in April to consider the effectiveness of the oral version of phenylephrine