Prehospital Tx Guidelines May Improve Outcomes in Severe TBI
Survival to hospital discharge did not improve overall, but improvement seen for severe injury cohort
Model Predicts Counties at Risk for Measles Outbreak
Counties identified as being at risk should be targeted for enhanced surveillance, vaccination
Fatal Overdoses Reduced With Pharmacist Dispensation of Naloxone
However, greater naloxone availability tied to more nonfatal overdoses seen in emergency departments
Health Professionals Supportive of Medicinal Cannabis
However, across medicine, pharmacy, and nursing, providers need more information
Alteplase Seems Beneficial at 4.5 to 9.0 Hours After Stroke
Trial terminated because of loss of equipoise after publication of positive results from previous trial
CDC: Uninsurance Levels Did Not Change Significantly in 2018
Uninsurance increased among adults aged 45 to 64 years; increase seen in high-deductible health plans
2018 Saw More Employed Physicians Than Self-Employed
Proportion of physicians working in practices wholly owned by physicians dropped to 54 percent in 2018
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita Increasing Among Adults
By 2030, prevalence of current drinking set to increase to 50 percent
In 2015 to 2016, 45.8 Percent of U.S. Population Used Rx Drugs
Prescription drug use increased with age, reaching 85.0 percent for those aged 60 years and older
Scientology Cruise Ship Passengers, Crew Still Under Quarantine
Affected crew member, who was immediately isolated after showing symptoms, has since recovered
