American Diabetes Association, June 12-16
The American Diabetes Association 80th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held virtually this year from June 12...
Telehealth Counseling Cuts Weight Regain in Rural Communities
Proportion with sustained clinically meaningful weight loss higher with individual telephone counseling
High-Deductible Health Plans Affect Care in Bipolar Disorder
Drop in nonpsychiatrist mental health provider visits, but not psychiatrist visits, seen after switch to HDHP
Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads
Judges said HHS exceeded its legal authority by requiring drug price disclosure as part of its stewardship of Medicare, Medicaid
CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified
Total of 10,526 deaths identified during 2004 to 2018; rates up for men, older adults, AI/ANs
Stressful Life Events May Up CHD Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Findings for coronary heart disease risk seen in large study of postmenopausal women with T2DM
Hallucinations Tied to Mental Illness in Individuals With Seizures
Hallucinatory experiences also strong risk marker for suicidal behavior in those with seizures
Sexual Inactivity Has Increased Among U.S. Men, Women
More 18- to-24-year-old men report having had no sexual activity in 2016-2018 versus 2000-2002
Familial Psychiatric History Common in Bipolar Disorder
Patients with versus without familial history tend to need more treatment but have similar response
Stay-at-Home Orders Challenging Obese Patients
Survey respondents report difficulty in achieving weight loss goals, deteriorating mental health
