Costs, Complications Up for Minorities in Cleft Palate Repair
Hospital charges highest for black and Hispanic patients; more total complications seen for black patients
Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S. aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity
Young Male Adults Have Lower Cancer Burden Than Women
Incidence of all invasive cancers decreased among men aged 20 to 49 years, increased in women
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Rate Up in Sexual-Minority Youth
Prevalence of NSSI ranged from 38.04 to 52.97 percent for sexual-minority youth between 2005 and 2017
β-Blockers May Moderate Impact of Stress on Atrial Fibrillation
Likelihood of atrial fibrillation episode up during anger or stress; β-blockers can attenuate effect
Policy Changes Proposed to Meet Projected Need for Palliative Care
Modeling suggests the number of palliative care physicians is decreasing
Immunizations Up in California After Repeal of Nonmedical Exemptions
At the same time, there was a sharp increase in medical exemptions in a few California counties
Functional Limitations Persist One Year After Mild TBI
Fifty-three percent of patients with mild traumatic brain injury report functional limitations at 12 months
Most Older Adults Would Have to Liquidate Assets for Home Care
Fewer older adults with significant disabilities could afford extensive care
ACP Issues Position on Response to Physician Impairment
Rehabilitated doctors should be reintegrated into practice as long as patient safety not compromised
