Increased use by people over 50 since the pandemic and state-level legalization seen in new study, with especially high use found in those who also engage in risky levels of alcohol use
Despite being one of the highest lupus populations, Black adults are often left behind. A rheumatologist discusses ways to improve the issue
Researchers are working to shed light on the psychosocial toll of living with diabetes
Although they experience more health issues, older patients often aren’t included in research due to age and underlying medical conditions
Despite the raft of health care changes that occurred after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, racial and ethnic disparities in aging needs among older adults persist today, a new study shows.
Employment at nursing homes is 10.5% below pre-pandemic levels compared to 3.3% for hospitals and 1.6% for physician offices, according to a study by Thuy Nguyen and colleagues.
Patients are taking home far fewer opioid painkillers now than a few years ago, data show, but the pandemic slowed the decline greatly
Chronic pain can present in multiple forms for multiple sclerosis patients. Some forms make it harder to stay active than others.
Researchers say reducing barriers must be prioritized
Commonly used to treat acute respiratory infections, the amount being prescribed is on the rise
Patients insured by Medicare Part D can use a free online tool to compare plans and reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses
Five-day limit from Michigan’s largest insurance company didn’t lead to increases in patients’ pain levels or decrease in satisfaction after common surgical procedures
The program is recommended by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services for patients who undergo heart valve repair or replacement
New study using data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging
Future research will determine which types of messages are most effective and for which groups of patients
U-M research team finds that medications for opioid use disorder are rarely prescribed within 30 days of emergency department visits for opioid overdoses among patients with Medicaid
Some patients aren't even being matched with a doctor if they don’t speak English, study shows
A team of gastroenterologists and hepatologists examine psychosocial factors in older Americans with gastrointestinal conditions
Comparing Medicare Part D prescription plans can lead to significant savings in cost of cancer care
The condition affects around 900,000 Americans each year
Daily aspirin use is inexpensive and could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally
Children with Medicaid or other public insurance far less likely than those with private insurance to have had a vision check in the last year at a primary care office
A new artificial intelligence tool accurately predicts certain forms of cancer at least three years prior to a diagnosis
The results may inform interpretation of wearable device data in clinical and research settings, investigators say