Race, Income, and Medical Care Spending Patterns in High-Risk Primary Care Patients: Results From the STOP-DKD (Simultaneous Risk Factor Control Using Telehealth to Slow Progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease) Study.

Rationale & Objective: Little is known about how socioeconomic status (SES) relates to the prioritization of medical care spending over personal expenditures in individuals with multiple comorbid conditions, and whether this relationship differs between Blacks and non-Blacks. We aimed to explore the relationship between SES, race, and medical spending among individuals with multiple comorbid conditions.

Study Design: Cross-sectional evaluation of baseline data from a randomized controlled trial.

Engagement With a Health Information Technology-Augmented Self-Management Support Program in a Population With Limited English Proficiency: Observational Study.

Background: Limited English proficiency (LEP) is an important driver of health disparities. Many successful patient-level interventions to prevent chronic disease progression and complications have used automated telephone self-management support, which relies on patient activation and communication to achieve improved health outcomes. It is not clear whether these interventions are similarly applicable to patients with LEP compared to patients with English proficiency.

Short-term effects of the earned income tax credit on mental health and health behaviors.

Poverty has consistently been linked to poor mental health and risky health behaviors, yet few studies evaluate the effectiveness of programs and policies to address these outcomes by targeting poverty itself. We test the hypothesis that the earned income tax credit (EITC)-the largest U.S.

Fixed-combination topical anti-hypertensive ophthalmic agents.

Introduction: Fixed-combination glaucoma medications have altered the paradigm of ocular hypertension and glaucoma treatment and are in widespread use today. A comprehensive review of fixed-combination medications will help educate and inform providers for optimal patient care.

Areas Covered: In this review, the authors describe the composition, mechanism of action, efficacy, side effects, and safety profile of fixed-combination agents for the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma as well as comparisons between the most frequently prescribed medications.

The Relationship Between Optic Nerve Cup-to-Disc Ratio and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Suspected Pediatric Glaucoma.

Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between optic nerve cup-to-disc ratio and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in suspected pediatric glaucoma with large cup-to-disc ratios.

Methods: This was a retrospective study undertaken at a single academic institution. Eighty-six eyes of 43 patients who presented with large (≥ 0.