AMA Plan to Fight Racism Criticized by Some Members
Plan was announced last month and acknowledges that there is racism and White privilege in the medical establishment
MIS-C Incidence 316 Persons Per 1 Million SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Incidence was higher in Black, Hispanic or Latino, and Asian or Pacific Islander persons versus Whites
Heart Attack, Stroke Care Rebound During Pandemic
Biggest, latest COVID-19 surge did not show declines in stroke, heart attack presentation as seen early in the pandemic
ED Visits for Leiomyomas Increased From 2006 to 2017
However, admission rate decreased during same period; admission was least likely for uninsured patients
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Down in Seniors After Vaccine Introduction
Lower rate ratios for COVID-19 cases, ED visits, hospital admission, and deaths comparing oldest age group with younger adults
Review IDs Reasons for Disparities in Headache Treatment
Factors that contribute to disparities include racism, socioeconomic status and insurance status, geographic disparities
Houston Methodist Suspends Nearly 200 Workers Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccines
Nearly 25,000 workers met Monday's deadline to be fully immunized, but 178 failed to do so and were suspended
UnitedHealthcare Delays New Policy on Emergency Department Visits
After backlash from major hospital and doctor groups, company has put new policy about reimbursement for nonurgent care on hold
American Academy of Neurology Says Police Must End Use of Neck Restraints
At a minimum, law enforcement and policymakers should classify neck restraints as a form of deadly force
