Improving Physician Comfort With Treating Transgender Patients
Estimates indicate that ~1.4 million people self-identify as transgender in the United States, which is double the initial estimate is made by the Williams Institute in 2011.
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World Health Organization: Five-Year Plan to Address 10 Biggest Global Health Threats
In an effort to effectively address global health concerns, the WHO has announced the 13th General Programme of Work, a 5-year strategic plan spanning from 2019 to 2023.
Skin Disease and Metabolic Syndrome: Early Warning Signs of a Greater Problem
Skin disorders, particularly those with known inflammatory mechanisms, may be considered potential early markers for the development of insulin resistance leading to metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Examining the Obesity Paradox in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Obesity has a substantial effect on general health parameters, but its role in rheumatoid arthritis is much more complex.
Changes to the Common Rule and Modern Clinical Research
The 2017 revisions to the Common Rule deal largely with improving the transparency and clarity of intended uses under the current standard of informed consent while introducing a new concept of “broad consent” that can significantly expand the reach of research that continues to yield new and important information.
Changes in Adiposity Related to Late Life Cognitive Performance in African Americans
Increasing waist circumference in midlife increases the risk of cognitive decline in late life.
Following Ischemic Stroke, Glycemic Control Indicative of Short-Term Outcomes
Hyperglycemia treatment was left to physician’s discretion.
Will ACOs Be Effective in Reducing Healthcare Costs?
Accountable Care Organizations have potential to improve the quality of and access to care, with continued evaluation and adaptation.
Diabetes and Mental Illness: How Are They Linked?
The prevalence of diabetes and impairment in glucose metabolism are noticeably higher in psychiatric patients.
The Current State of Medical Liability Reform
Current overall costs for medical liability in the United States range from $55.6 to $200 billion annually, which accounts for 2.4% to 10% of all healthcare spending.
