Nearly one in five American parents described themselves as "hesitant about childhood shots" in 2019, a new U.S. government study finds. That was fewer than the one in four who…
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Nearly 65 percent of office-based doctors can ID patients in need of follow-up
Almost 65 percent of office-based physicians have the computerized capability to identify patients due for preventive or follow-up care, and having an electronic health record (EHR) system is associated with…
Unhealthy drinking habits seen with some psychiatric disorders
Patients with anxiety disorder, depression, and bulimia nervosa who drink alcohol are likely to exceed recommended limits, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental…
Drug-linked endogenous endophthalmitis hospitalizations up
From 2003 to 2016, there was a considerable increase in drug-related endogenous endophthalmitis hospitalizations in the United States, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Tahreem…
Think ‘virtual’ for family gatherings during the holidays
Virtual gatherings are the best choice for family get-togethers this holiday season, an expert says. That's the safest approach during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for older loved ones and those…
‘Diseases of despair’ have soared over past decade in US
'Diseases of despair', such as substance abuse, alcohol dependency, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, have soared in the US over the past decade, reveals an analysis of health insurance claims…
Loneliness a leading cause of depression in older adults
Loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among people over 50 in England, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The findings, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, suggest…