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Selected Neurodegenerative Disorders 1/20/2012

For many neurodegenerative disorders, health risks increase in the aging population, posing social and economic challenges.

Disorders Associated With Celiac Disease 12/20/2011

With celiac disease, the risk of developing other autoimmune and nonautoimmune disorders increases.

Trends in Mental Health Disorders 11/16/2011

According to the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, 40% of U.S. residents in 35 states had serious psychological distress.

Hip Fractures From Falls 10/19/2011

Many experts predict an epidemic of hip fractures as the population ages, and the CDC estimates that the number could reach 650,000 annually (1,800/day) by 2050.

Trends in Epidural or Spinal Anesthesia Use 9/20/2011

National Center for Health Statistics data show that 61% of women received epidural or spinal anesthesia during first-order birth.

Trends in Infectious Diseases 8/19/2011

In ambulatory care settings, 24.2 and 3.9 million visits to office-based physicians and hospital outpatient departments, respectively, were made in 2008 for the treatment of infectious and parasitic diseases.

Agents Used for Respiratory Disorders 7/20/2011

According to 2008 Statistical Abstract data, 1.2 billion Americans suffer from one or more forms of respiratory disease.

Trends in Kidney Disease 6/20/2011

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data show that 23 million adults (11.5%) suffered from chronic kidney disease in 2004.

Chest and Abdominal Pain Among Emergency Department Patients 5/18/2011

These types of cases constitute the two most common reasons for emergency room visits.

Selected Eye Diseases in Adults 4/20/2011

The National Eye Institute reports that vision loss from eye diseases continues to increase as the population ages.

Children's Health Conditions Across Family Structures 3/18/2011

Children living in nonnuclear families are more likely to delay getting prescription medication and to visit an emergency room two or more times in a year.

Ambulatory Care Visits for Selected Cardiovascular Diseases 2/18/2011

According to the CDC, 24%, 12%, 6%, and 3% of U.S. adults were told during ambulatory care visits in 2006 that they had hypertension, heart disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke, respectively.

Neural Tube Defects 1/20/2011

According to the CDC, defects of the spine (spina bifida) and brain (anencephaly) are common neural tube defects.

Direct Costs for Treatment of Digestive Diseases 12/17/2010

According to the National Institutes of Health, 60 to 70 million people suffered from digestive diseases in 2004.

Patterns in Depression and Psychotropic Use 11/17/2010

Psychotropic medications are a major resource in the treatment of mental disorders.

Trends in New Drugs and Biologics 10/20/2010

A significant number of recent products approved by the FDA are new formulations.

Women's Health Habits 9/20/2010

Physical inactivity, obesity, and smoking contribute to poor health in women.

New HIV Infections in the United States 8/19/2010

In 2008, the CDC announced that 56,300 people were newly infected with HIV in 2006, and that the epidemic has been worse than the predicted 40,000 infections per year.

Prevalence of Respiratory Diseases 7/20/2010


Trends in Pancreatitis 6/17/2010

This disorder, especially the acute form, incurs a significant burden in terms of medical care and drug costs.

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