Black and Latina Mothers Face Higher Rates of Severe Maternal Morbidity
Findings observed compared with white women at same hospital, with no differences by insurance type
Total Opioid Overdose Deaths Down With Medicaid Expansion
But increase observed in methadone-related overdose mortality in Medicaid expansion states
California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines
Proposal also includes a single market for drug pricing in the state
Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen
One California lab claims heat is raising NDMA levels in ranitidine tablets
15-Year-Old Texas Teen Youngest in U.S. to Die From Vaping
Officials say teen had 'chronic underlying medical condition,' but condition has not been identified
Neighborhood Disadvantage Impacts Hospital Quality Ratings
Hospitals serving communities with higher social risk have lower-quality ratings
Treatment Guidelines Updated for Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis
Strong recommendations made for self-efficacy/self-management, tai chi, topical NSAID for knee, hand OA
Risk for Gluten Exposure High With Specific School Activities
High risk found for paper mâché, cooked pasta in sensory table, baking project but not dry pasta, Play-Doh
Neural Tube Defect Prevalence 7.0 Per 10,000 in HIV-Exposed
Prevalence of 7.0 per 10,000 HIV-exposed pregnancies similar to prevalence in general population
Bariatric Surgery May Aid T2DM-Related Outcomes at Five Years
Benefits seen for diabetes remission, weight loss, changes in metabolic parameters