Growth in Use of Telemedicine Seen From 2005 to 2017
Significantly faster increase in use of telemental health services seen in counties with no psychiatrists
Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups Higher Than Expected
As of last Saturday's enrollment deadline, 8.5 million people in 39 states had enrolled
Food Allergy Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Activity
More attacks, higher odds of gadolinium-enhancing lesions for food allergy versus no known allergy
Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
Fraud, health crimes, substance abuse exclusions increased 20 percent per year from 2007 to 2017
Subfertility Linked to Increased Asthma Risk in Offspring
Asthma risk also increased with maternal history of miscarriages at 12 weeks or earlier
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
Physician mothers report limited opportunities for advancement, financial inequalities, lack of support
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
Most common medication error category was omitted medicine or ingredient
Enrollment Under the Affordable Care Act Down From Last Year
In most states, Saturday is the sign-up deadline for coverage beginning Jan. 1
2017 Saw Slowing in National Health Care Spending
Slower growth in health care spending mainly due to use and intensity of goods and services
U.S. Medical Schools See Increase in Diversity
More female, black, and Hispanic matriculants seen after diversity accreditation standards implemented
