Medicare Spending Up for Decedents Versus Survivors
Average per capita spending for Medicare beneficiaries who died 4-fold higher than survivors
Diabetes Meds Deemed Equal, but Metformin Still First-Line
No significant differences in risk of cardiovascular or all-cause mortality
ACS Endorses CDC’s HPV Vaccine Guidelines
Boys and girls should start series at age 11 or 12 to protect against human papillomavirus
Diabetes Rates for U.S. Teens Higher Than Previously Reported
Most young people unaware they have diabetes, prediabetes
Higher Education Linked to Reduced Post-MI Heart Failure
Link between higher levels of education and lower risk of heart failure similar in men, women
Possible Local Transmission of Zika Virus in Florida
If confirmed, it would be first case of local spread of the virus in continental U.S.
Labor Compensation, Purchased Goods, Service Biggest Spends
Purchased goods and services saw the largest increase in 2012 spending
Proinsulin-to-C-Peptide Ratio Linked to Progression to T1DM
Elevation in PI:C ratio linked to progression to type 1 diabetes, especially among children ≤10 years
AAP Urges Awareness of Female Athlete Triad
Conditions include amenorrhea, osteoporosis, and disordered eating
Baseline Depression Symptoms Tied to Low Med Adherence
Findings among minority, low-sociodemographic teens with new-onset diabetes
