New points-to-consider

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The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a critical period for young people, and perhaps even more for those having juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (jRMDs). EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology convened a task force of 26 experts from 10 European countries which established new points-to-consider for transitional care in rheumatology. These guidelines focus on patient education, aiming to empower young patients to manage their physical activity and pain.

Texas A&M University researchers asked 2,904 adults in the United States about their support for programs that required two administrative burdens: in-person interviews and submitting government-issued documents for verification purposes. They also asked for opinions about reducing these burdens by using presumptive eligibility—allowing access to services before a full application is processed—and “express lane” eligibility—verifying eligibility using information available from other government programs—for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in the United States.

A new study found that 53.5 percent of surveyed US college students reported experiencing at least one harm caused by someone else’s drinking, ranging from verbal abuse and physical confrontations to academic disruptions and emotional distress. Students who identified as White, cisfemale, transgender, gender-nonconforming, or of higher socioeconomic status, as well as those living with roommates, attending four-year institutions, or participating in Greek life or intercollegiate athletics, were at greater risk.