Fall Risk Factors Vary by Gender in Older Adults
Factors may ID older men and women at short- and long-term risk for injurious falls
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
Hospitalizations Up for Homeless From 2007 to 2013
Homeless individuals hospitalized more often for mental illness, substance use disorder
Risk for Later Suicide Up for Certain Youth Presenting to ED
Hazard ratios significantly increased for self-directed violence after initial visit for epilepsy, seizures
Follow-Up Within Seven Days of Heart Failure Discharge Beneficial
One-year mortality and admission lower for patients with follow-up care within seven days of discharge
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
Physician mothers report limited opportunities for advancement, financial inequalities, lack of support
Emotional Stress of Holidays Can Trigger Heart Attacks
Higher risk seen on Christmas Eve, particularly in older adults with diabetes, heart disease
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
Most common medication error category was omitted medicine or ingredient
Influenza Hospitalization More Likely in Underweight, Obese
Clinicians should consider body mass index when deciding on treatment course
CDC: More Cases in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Beef
Three more states have reported illnesses; 87 new cases include 32 people who have been hospitalized
