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Transgender U.S. veterans have few health differences compared with cisgender veterans

Few Health Differences for Trans, Cisgender Veterans

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Though transgender veterans have higher odds of having at least one disability
In an article published in Physicians Practice

Four Strategies Help Doctors Make Personal, Professional Gains

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Strategies include taking time for reflection, breaking away from pack, focusing on something specific
The association between self-regulation and the risk of obesity differs between boys and girls

Ties Between Self-Regulation, Obesity in Children Differ by Sex

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Effects of obesity prevention efforts targeting toddler self-regulation may differ by gender
Acupuncture may cut joint pain among postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer and aromatase inhibitor-related pain

Acupuncture May Cut Arthralgia From Aromatase Inhibitors

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Clinical significance of the pain reduction remains uncertain
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors have a 73 percent higher risk for endocrine diseases

Young Cancer Survivors Have High Risk of Endocrine Diseases

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Results suggest the need for screening, surveillance in survivors
Interruptions in private health insurance coverage are common among U.S. adults with type 1 diabetes and are associated with an increase in glycated hemoglobin and in use of acute care services

Health Coverage Interruptions Common in Adults With T1DM

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Use of acute care service five-fold higher after interruption in insurance versus before interruption
Gun murders are on the rise in the United States and are the most common type of murder

CDC: Homicides by Firearm on the Rise in the United States

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Between 2010 and 2016, gun murders accounted for more than 70 percent of all homicides
A new initiative to increase hepatitis B virus vaccination rates among at-risk adults has been developed

NFID Initiative Working to Up Hepatitis B Vaccination Rates

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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases working to increase screening, vaccination in those at risk
Cross-continuum communication after hospital discharge can improve patient outcomes and overall health

Cross-Continuum Communication Beneficial After Discharge

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Hospitals should have strong processes for communicating with post-acute-care providers
Most fatal child drownings occur each year between May and August

Fatal Child Drownings in Open Water Areas Are Increasing

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Providers should remind parents about water safety near lakes, rivers, and oceans