Some combinations of long-term health conditions linked to worse quality of life
Certain combinations of long-term health conditions are associated with worse quality of life and should be taken into account when assessing patients.
Jan 9, 2025
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Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation: News and Research on Comorbidity
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Expanded research on COPD and metabolic syndrome would advance patient-centered care, expert argues
Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is needed to improve holistic patient care, according to a new editorial. The editorial is published ...
Jan 9, 2025
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Neighborhood disadvantage and mortality: Evaluating the association
Living in a neighborhood with high unemployment rates, poor housing, low school quality, or poverty has been shown to have significant implications for residents' health and well-being. Yet, little is known about the impact ...
Dec 13, 2024
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New research reveals link between air pollution, water quality and multiple long-term chronic conditions in Serbia
Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and poor quality of life in old age. In 2023, the overall global prevalence of multimorbidity was 37.2%. However, the mechanisms ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Study shows racial and ethnic disparities in surgery for children with cleft lip
Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Oct 31, 2024
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Proteins carried in the blood offer new insights into aging and age-related disease risk
Chronological age is the most important factor determining risk of disease and death in adults. However, life expectancy can vary considerably among individuals with similar chronological age.
Aug 8, 2024
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New study evaluates racial disparities in prior authorization outcomes by a major national insurer
Prior authorization—the process by which a health insurance company denies or approves coverage for a health care service before the service is performed—became standard practice beginning with Medicare and Medicaid legislation ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Telehealth only partially offset decreased primary care visits during pandemic: Study
Decreases in primary care visit volume were partially offset by increasing telehealth use for all patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in Annals of Family Medicine.
Jul 23, 2024
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Addressing the prevalence of multimorbidity among aging adults
The United Nations Population Division estimates the number of people aged 65 and older will double over the next three decades, reaching 1.6 billion by 2050. As more people are living longer, they are more likely to have ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Race, ethnic disparities seen in age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis
The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis varies by race and ethnicity, with higher prevalence seen among American Indian/Alaska Native adults, according to a study published in the July issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
Jul 17, 2024
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