Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
Vitamin D Supplement Tied to Less Wheezing in Black Preemies
Reduced risk of recurrent wheezing at 12 months' adjusted age for black infants born preterm
Dupilumab Reduces Rate of Severe Asthma Exacerbations
And, add-on dupilumab reduces glucocorticoid dose in patients with glucocorticoid-treated asthma
CDC: No Change in Level of Uninsured in U.S. in 2017
Five percent of children uninsured in 2017, 41.3 and 55.0 percent had public and private coverage
Chemicals in Hair Products for Black Women Raise Concerns
Chemicals linked with endocrine disruption, asthma ID'd in hair products used by black women, children
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
Stigmatizing language may transmit bias, influence trainees' attitudes
Best Practices Developed for Use of EHR to Enhance Patient Care
Patients regard EHR as positive presence; can be used to engage patients by jointly viewing data
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
Asthma Mortality Inversely Tied to Deprivation in English Young
For those aged 5 to 44 years, positive link for deprivation with asthma prevalence, admissions
