Medicare Spending Spikes for Dementia Diagnoses in Seniors
Medicare spending higher for adults with a formal clinical diagnosis of dementia versus a positive screening for cognitive impairment
2016 to 2020 Saw Increase in Medical Cannabis Licensure
Percent of patients with conditions that had substantial or conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased from 2016 to 2020
Menthol Ups Smoking Frequency in Youth
Addition of menthol to cigarettes also increases nicotine dependence in youth
Half of Hospitals Have Implemented No Price Transparency
Only 5.7 percent of hospitals meet both requirements -- a machine-readable file for required price types and an accessible display for at least 300 shoppable items
Hormonal Contraceptives Tied to Lower Suicide Attempt Risk
Risk lower in women with no psychiatric history and particularly those using ethinylestradiol-containing hormonal contraceptives
New Drug Launch Prices Increasing Exponentially Each Year
Findings among newly marketed brand-name prescription drugs launched in 2008 to 2021
Many Localities Not Ready for Launch of 988 Mental Health Hotline
Gaps in strategic planning, financial preparedness, availability of services, and system coordination are reported
Dual Decline in Memory, Gait Speed Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Authors say it is important to assess gait in dementia risk assessments
Actions Against Physician Licenses Due to Substance Use Down
However, despite declines from 2004 to 2020, substance use-related actions remain much higher than actions for physical, psychological impairment
ASCO: Risk for Suicide Elevated in Cancer Patients in the U.S.
Standardized mortality ratio for suicide decreased from 2000 to 2016, but risk remains elevated, especially within first two years of diagnosis
