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‘Walking Meetings’ Feasible Strategy for Employee Wellness
Walking meetings increase on-the-job activity levels for white-collar workers
Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019
Average annual premium increased to $7,188 for single coverage, $20,576 for family coverage
U.S. Life Expectancy Disadvantage Began in 1950s, Worsened Over Time
Fifty-six countries from six continents surpassed U.S. life expectancy during 1933 to 2021
Teleconcussion Assessments Are Feasible for Football Players
High level of agreement between remote and face-to-face providers with regard to examination findings
Shortened Fasting Feasible for Children Undergoing Surgery
Improves perioperative experience without raising pulmonary aspiration incidence
Patient Knowledge of Radiation Involved in Spinal Imaging Poor
Patients underestimate radiation dose for CT scans of cervical and lumbar spine, views of lumbar spine
Amazon to Test Drones to Deliver Prescriptions Directly to Patient Homes
Although the company already delivers some prescriptions in two days, the drone method of delivery happens within an hour
February 2016 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Considerable Increase Seen in List, Net Prices of Branded Drugs
From 2007 to 2018, list prices increased 159 percent, while net prices increased by 60 percent
Patient-Centered Communication Could Help Reduce Burnout
ICARE method, including collaboration, can be used for effective communication with patients
