ICU Intervention Doesn’t Impact Surrogate Psychological Burden
Family support intervention does have significant impact on surrogate rating of communication
CDC: No Change in Level of Uninsured in U.S. in 2017
Five percent of children uninsured in 2017, 41.3 and 55.0 percent had public and private coverage
Rivaroxaban Linked to Low VTE Recurrence in Active Cancer
Lower rate of VTE recurrence, but higher clinically relevant non-major bleeding versus dalteparin
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
Stigmatizing language may transmit bias, influence trainees' attitudes
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
Hemorrhage Control Training Is Beneficial for Laypersons
Overall, 54.5 percent could correctly apply tourniquet in assessment three to nine months after training
Marijuana Use Not Linked to Risk of Arrhythmias After Acute MI
Risk of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest no different for users, non-users
At Low Temps, Air Pollution May Up Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk in women
Evidence Lacking for Impact of PDMPs on Drug Overdoses
Evidence insufficient that drug monitoring programs increase or decrease opioid overdoses in U.S.
Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs
Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
