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Ambient particulate matter concentrations are associated with emergency/urgent care visits among individuals with asthma

Ambient Particulate Matter Linked to Emergency Asthma Care

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Increase in asthma hospital visits with increasing ambient particulate matter in San Luis Valley
Association health plans will provide small businesses with more choices

Association Health Plans Can Help Small Businesses Offer Coverage

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But AHPs may undermine ACA marketplace, as they are not required to comply with ACA regulations
The high mercury concentration contained in traditional Tibetan medicine could be harmful to humans and contribute to the environmental mercury burden in Tibet

Mercury in Traditional Tibetan Medicine Could Be Harmful

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Regular TTM ingestion leads to chronic exposure to inorganic mercury and methylmercury
Following implementation of a federal mandatory safety standard on infant walkers in 2010

Decrease in Infant Walker-Related Injuries Since 2010

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Decrease in injuries following implementation of federal mandatory safety standard in 2010
How a situation is framed and the language used to describe risks can influence patients' decision-making

Situation Framing, Language Can Influence Decision-Making

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Docs should provide risks of both having treatment and not having treatment to minimize loss aversion
Extreme flooding

Extreme Flooding Can Up Exposure to Pathogens

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Increase in levels of E. coli in bayou water samples compared with historical levels
Bisexual females and "not sure" male students report higher prevalences for many sexual risk behaviors than heterosexual students

CDC: Some Sexual Minorities Have Higher Sexual Risk Behaviors

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Bisexual females, 'not sure' males have higher prevalence of many sexual risk behaviors
At least 334 people in 47 states have been sickened in Salmonella outbreaks linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks

Final CDC Update on Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry

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Live chicks, ducklings obtained from relatives, feed supply stores, websites, and hatcheries
Proper training and post-incident steps can help lessen the secondary trauma health professionals experience providing care during mass casualty incidents

Physicians Need Training for Mass Casualty Incidents

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Training includes protocols for the actual incident and self-awareness and care afterwards
A correct diagnosis of resistant hypertension is necessary to avoid overmedicating

AHA: Resistant Hypertension Diagnosis, Tx Guidelines Updated

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Ruling out Rx non-compliance, white coat syndrome, and interfering medications necessary