Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed
System could alleviate administrative burden, but may have trade-offs in terms of patient care
Prices for Care Rise Significantly As Multi-Hospital Systems Emerge
76 percent increase per hospital admission across all hospitals; greater increase in multi-hospital systems
Four-Step Strategy Suggested for Boosting Practice Quality of Care
Plan-Do-Study-Act strategy includes developing initiatives, implementing plans, checking results
Anaphylaxis Risk Up for Siblings of Peanut Allergic Children
Parents are anxious about introducing peanuts at home without prior skin testing
Risk of S. aureus Bacteremia Up in Patients on Glucocorticoids
Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia risk rose along with the dosage
Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats
Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants
Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
Hard Water Associated With Risk of Eczema in Infants
Skin condition seems more likely in areas with high mineral content in water
Chemical Reactions Can Create Health Hazards in Pools, Hot Tubs
When disinfectants combine with sweat, personal care products, urine, dangerous byproducts can form
May 2016 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
