U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 200,000 as Cases Climb in 22 States
IHME says COVID-19 is second-leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease
As Flu Season Approaches, Clinicians Brace for Potential ‘Twindemic’
Reluctance, fear to leave home may impact the amount of people willing to receive the flu vaccine this year, expert tells HD Live!
Study Examines Effect of Cancer Treatment on COVID-19 Mortality
Highest 30-day mortality seen with cancer treatment one to three months before COVID-19 diagnosis
Mental Illness Recognition Up in U.K. General Hospital Admissions
Diagnostic recording less accurate for those with minority ethnicity, married status, better health
Rates of Recurrent MI Declined Among U.S. Women and Men
Decreases seen in rates of recurrent MI, recurrent CHD events, heart failure hospitalization
Perrigo Asthma Inhalers Recalled Due to Clog Risk
Some of the recalled albuterol sulfate inhalers stop working after several uses
AKI Occurs in 7 Percent of Those Hospitalized With COVID-19
Acute kidney injury linked to in-hospital mortality, even after adjustment for confounding variables
Rates of COVID-19 Infection Higher in Blacks, Hispanics
Disparity not explained by underlying medical conditions or where they live or receive care
1998 to 2016 Saw Rise in Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalizations
During same period, in-hospital mortality for patients hospitalized with AUD decreased
Individuals With Diabetes Have Increased Risk for Falls
Risk for falls higher in adjusted analysis for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes