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Racial Disparities Seen Among Teens Undergoing Flu Vaccination
Hispanics have higher odds of vaccination, blacks have lower odds compared with whites
Pregnancy Losses Linked to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Women with five or more live births at increased risk for coronary heart disease, hospitalized MI
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
Most common medication error category was omitted medicine or ingredient
Influenza Hospitalization More Likely in Underweight, Obese
Clinicians should consider body mass index when deciding on treatment course
Risk for Hospitalization for Heart Failure Greater With Diabetes
Rate has declined but remains higher in those with type 1 or 2 diabetes than in those without
Negative Attitudes Reported Toward Weight-Loss Surgery
Women more likely to think surgery is needed for health, less likely to consider it 'easy way out'
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures May Aid Communication
Usefulness of PROs varies based on how much doctors value, prioritize, and use them
CDC: More Cases in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Beef
Three more states have reported illnesses; 87 new cases include 32 people who have been hospitalized
Recalled Kotex Tampons Can Unravel Inside Body
Small number of reports include infections, vaginal irritation, localized vaginal injury
Enrollment Under the Affordable Care Act Down From Last Year
In most states, Saturday is the sign-up deadline for coverage beginning Jan. 1
