ED Visits Up for Adults With Diabetes
ED visit rates for adults with diabetes increased from 2012 to 2021, with the highest rates among Black individuals and those with two to four chronic conditions.
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Diabetes Associated With Identifiable Vocal Changes
Voice analysis suggests potential for T2D screening; pitch and deviation show high accuracy, emphasizing its prescreening or monitoring utility.
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Most Adults With AMD Unaware of Diagnosis
Many adults with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lack awareness, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and follow-up for vision preservation.
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Insurance Status Impacts Progression in Diabetic Retinopathy
Uninsured patients face higher risks of advanced diabetic retinopathy and progression to proliferative DR, emphasizing healthcare access’s impact on eye health.
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Complement Inhibitors Beneficial in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Complement inhibitors benefit paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria patients by reducing lactate dehydrogenase, improving hemoglobin, and preventing transfusions.
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Systemic Mastocytotis Involves Wide Range of Subtypes
Systemic mastocytosis presents diagnostic challenges, diverse symptoms, and higher mortality in advanced subtypes, emphasizing the need for effective therapies.
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Visit Length Linked With Care Processes
PCP choices in scheduled visit length impact specialty care utilization; 15/30-minute appointments correlate with more primary care and fewer specialty care visits.
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Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction Often Not Discussed With PCPs
Patients with retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD) often avoid discussing symptoms with PCP, impacting social lives; many feel misunderstood.
Read MoreOnly Six in 10 Seniors Follow Up After ED Visit for Fall-Related Head Injury
Only 59% of older adults with fall-related head injuries follow up with PCP, highlighting the need for improved post-ED care and fall prevention strategies.
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Higher HCV Cure Rates in Patient-Centered Medical Home Vs Specialist Care
Hepatitis C patients treated by internal family medicine had superior SVR12 rates than external referrals, highlighting integrated care’s significance.
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Obesity Rates in Young Children Are Rising
Recent study shows an increase in severe obesity among young children after a decline from 2010 to 2016.
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Many US Children Have Inadequate Health Insurance Coverage
Publicly insured children face higher inconsistent coverage but lower inadequacy rates than commercially insured, with COVID-19 narrowing disparities.
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MSI-H Colorectal Cancer Rarely Recurs After Immunotherapy Cessation
MSI-H colorectal cancer patients, after extended immunotherapy, exhibit low recurrence, guiding treatment discussions.
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Increasing BMI Tied to Site-Specific Cancers in Men
Higher BMI at age 18 is linearly associated with increased risk of site-specific cancers in men, underlining the importance of early-life obesity prevention.
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Oral Tongue Cancer Risk Tied to Inflammatory Tongue Conditions
Inflammatory tongue conditions significantly increase the risk of oral tongue cancers, emphasizing the importance of heightened clinical surveillance.
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Long-Term Low-Dose Aspirin Linked With Reduced Cancer Risk
Long-term low-dose aspirin use is associated with slight to moderate reductions in the risk of specific cancers, but not cancer overall.
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Plant-Based Diet May Benefit People With Genetic Risk for Obesity
For those genetically predisposed to obesity, a plant-based diet, especially low meat intake, may aid nutrition interventions, impacting obesity outcomes.
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Low-Fat Diet Cuts Fatigue in Patients With MS
A 12-week low-fat diet reduced fatigue in MS; active group showed a 4.0 decrease in Modified Fatigue Impact Scale compared to controls.
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Geographic Disparities Impact Access to MS Care
Disparities in geographic access to neurologic care persist, with rural and micropolitan areas facing lower access; various demographic factors influence accessibility.
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ECOG Performance Status Linked With Survival in NSCLC
In metastatic NSCLC patients receiving immunotherapy, racial/ethnic groups have similar outcomes; ECOG performance status correlates with survival.
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