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Prehospital Epinephrine Aids Out-of-Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Arrests
Study shows improved return of circulation following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest but not improved survival
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
Prenatal Surgery Yields Lasting Benefits for Myelomeningocele
No difference found in overall adaptive behavior at school age; more children walk independently
Many U.S. Adults Misinformed About the Flu, Vaccination
Only 49 percent of a national sample of U.S. adults reported having received the flu shot as of Dec. 2019
Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs
Nonprofit Civica Rx reached deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and 18 of its member organizations
Prenatal Exposure to Both Alcohol, Cigarettes Ups SIDS Risk
Risk greater for infants whose mothers report both prenatal drinking, smoking beyond first trimester
Teen Transgender Access to Pubertal Suppression Lowers Suicidality
Findings based on large survey of transgender young adults
Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws
Compliance with Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 low, not improving
2008 to 2016 Saw Decline in Primary Care Visits for Children
Increases seen in visits to other acute care venues and to specialists during the same period
Six Active Ingredients of Sunscreen Systemically Absorbed
Plasma concentrations exceeded 0.5 ng/mL for all six active ingredients with sunscreen application
