Decreased Health, Social Service Utilization Among Immigrants Following 2016 Presidential Election
Health and social service utilization decreased in immigrant communities after the 2016 presidential election.
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USPSTF Issues Recommendation for Vitamin D, Calcium Supplementation for Fracture Prevention
The USPSTF has released recommendations for vitamin D and calcium supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in community-dwelling adults.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Linked to Increased Risk for Nonvertebral Fractures
Roux-en Y gastric bypass increased the likelihood of nonvertebral fractures, including hip, wrist, and pelvic fractures.
Call Upon Congress to Prevent Merit-Based Incentive Payment Systems to Part B Therapies
The current Part B drug payment structure already makes it difficult for some providers, particularly those in small practices or working in rural settings, to procure and administer expensive Part B drugs
ADA Position Statement Update: Hypertension Management in Diabetes
The latest ADA hypertension position statement incorporates advances in care since 2003.
AAP: Updated Guidelines for Managing High Blood Pressure in Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics released an update to previous hypertension management updates published in 2004.
CRISPR Editing Corrects Gene Causing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Researchers are examining the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to treat and prevent other genetic diseases.
Early, Middle Adulthood Weight Gain Linked to Increased Chronic Disease Risk
The likelihood of healthy aging was also decreased.
Childhood Intelligence Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Mortality
Researchers linked all major causes of mortality to childhood intelligence.
Hand Osteoarthritis and Type 1 Diabetes: Is There A Connection?
Hand pain, disability, and stiffness were common in long-term type 1 diabetes.
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