Average Premiums for Health Care Coverage Stable in 2016
Family premium 3 percent higher in 2016 than 2015; no change in share of firms offering health benefits
Internet Addiction May Indicate Other Mental Health Issues
Over-reliance on the web possibly linked to depression, anxiety, and impulsivity in college kids
Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to Reduced Opioid Use, Abuse
Study of fatal car crashes finds fewer linked to opioids where medical pot is legal
Recommendations Developed for Cost-Effectiveness Analyses
Concept of reference case, set of standard practices that all analyses should follow is recommended
Value-Driven Outcomes Tool Can Cut Health Care Costs
Highest variability in costs identified for post-op infection and sepsis, lowest for organ transplant
Sertraline May Help Prevent Depressive Disorders After TBI
Number needed to treat 5.9 for sertraline versus placebo for preventing depression after TBI
‘Super-Aging’ Older Adults Have Younger Looking Brain Regions
In some cases, no difference in default-mode networks between superagers and young adults
Collaborative Care Helps Ease Persistent Concussion Symptoms
Adolescents with lingering effects may need cognitive behavioral therapy, too
Probable PTSD Linked to Bronchodilator Response, Asthma
Probable PTSD linked to incident asthma even after adjustment for baseline bronchodilator response
Caregivers for Cancer Patients Face Unique Challenges
Survey results suggest more support is warranted
