CDC: 20 Percent of U.S. Adults Have a Disability
Race, poverty, and less education linked to increased odds of having a disability
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta
No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
Higher Risk for Depression With Psoriasis
Findings among women with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
Hippocampal Insulin Resistance Linked to Neuroplasticity
Rat model with hippocampal-specific insulin resistance downregulates insulin receptor expression
U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
Similar Adverse Effects Seen for St. John’s Wort, Fluoxetine
Majority reported concern females, 26 to 50 years of age
Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Costs Could Top $500B by 2025
Researchers stress need for research to find better interventions, treatments, to lower future spending
USPSTF: Screen All Adults for Depression in Primary Care
Form could be filled out during wait for visit, and patient could be referred for follow-up care
