Helmets Are Underutilized by Cyclists in the United States
Blacks, Hispanics, and those aged <17 years have lowest rates of wearing helmets
HIV Infection May Raise Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Risk similar to known factors such as hypertension and diabetes
VA May Have to Pay Billions for Veterans’ Emergency Care Claims
Law says VA must pay emergency medical expenses if they are not covered by private insurance
New Tool Measures Patients’ Perceptions of Stroke Care
Validated instrument focuses on speed of diagnosis and treatment, caring, and patient education
EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals
Agency plans 30 percent reduction in number of studies that require use of mammals by 2025
President Pushing for Nationwide Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
Details of plan to phase out flavored e-cigarettes from the market expected during the next few weeks
Risk for Long-Term Opioid Use Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Odds higher for HS patients with advancing age, ever smoking, history of depression, comorbidity
Mild Cognitive Impairment Incidence Higher for WTC Responders
Incidence increased with PTSD severity; prolonged exposure a risk factor for apolipoprotein-ε4 carriers
Gun Owners, Nonowners Support Strengthening U.S. Gun Laws
Increases found in public support for licensing, universal background checks, regulation of gun dealers
Poverty Rate Drops, but Fewer Americans Have Health Insurance
8.5 percent of population lacked health insurance for all of 2018, up from 7.9 percent in 2017
