News

Excess deaths seen for specific gender and age groups, with protective effect seen for female children

Overall rate of contraceptive use 5.3 percent of person-years

Most common late effects were endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory; likelihood of late effects up for those who underwent HSCT

Specifically, perceived support of family members significantly tied to less distress among low-income patients

Prevalence of any current tobacco product use up for men; adults aged ≤65 years; lesbian, gay, bisexual adults

High-risk individuals making modest changes in weight, physical activity had lower odds of progressing to type 2 diabetes

Recommendations and practice points relate to comprehensive care needs, glycemic monitoring, lifestyle interventions

Authors say insurance barrier poses risks to safety, health, and well-being

Potential years of life lost per death highest for deaths due to cancers of testis, bones/joints, other endocrine sites

About one in four meet combined goals of management of blood glucose, BP, non-HDL-C, avoiding smoking