First U.S. Patient With Coronavirus ID’d in Washington State
Patient is being quarantined 'out of an abundance of precaution … not because there is severe illness'
Quickly Reducing High Potassium Levels Improves Outcomes
Lower mortality seen in emergency department patients whose potassium is normalized quickly
Acute Flaccid Myelitis Features Differ in Peak, Nonpeak Years
Patients with AFM onset in peak years are younger, more often positive for enterovirus, rhinovirus RNA
Level of Antibiotic Prescribing High for Children in Tennessee
Nearly 25 percent of overall, broad-spectrum antibiotic prescriptions written by 1.7 percent of providers
2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Binge Drinks Per Binge Drinker
Largest percentage increases seen for those without high school diploma, household income under $25,000
Stomach Virus Strikes 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff
Two cases confirmed as norovirus, and most of the others are consistent with the virus
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
Nationwide improvements in insurance coverage and access to care seen, even in nonexpansion states
History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
Earlier injurious falls predicted future fractures but not major osteoporotic fractures
Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes
Older persons who are less educated particularly likely to have adverse health effects of ageism
Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money
Largest savings predicted to come from simplified billing and lower drug costs
