If obesity continues rising at its current rate in the U.S., by 2020 about one in five health care dollars spent on people ages 50–69 could be consumed by obesity-related medical problems.
Estimates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of melanoma screening and finds that the cost-effectiveness of many melanoma screening scenarios falls within the range of other currently funded cancer screening programs.
Evaluates whether elements signifying relative insulin sensitivity (IS) were prospectively linked to accidents and suicides in 14,976 Helsinki Heart Study (HHS) screenees.
Targeted outreach for homeless women and their partners, including HCV testing coupled with referrals to HCV and substance abuse treatments, may be helpful.
