Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Private Vehicle Transport Cuts Death After Penetrating Injury
Private vehicle transport linked to lower odds of death than emergency medical services transport
AAP Offers Guidance for Infectious Disease in Sports
Risk factors include skin-to-skin contact with athletes with active skin infections, sharing equipment
Concussion May Increase Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Findings based upon sustaining at least one concussion during adolescence
Fasting Blood Glucose Trajectory May Predict Future MI
Increased risk for elevated-stable pattern; decreased risk for elevated-decreasing pattern
Montelukast Associated With Nightmares, Depression
Odds of depression, aggressive behavior, suicide ideation, nightmares, headaches all increased
Attempts to Prevent Tongue Swallowing Hinder Resuscitation
In 17 videos, initial intervention after athlete collapse was attempt to prevent tongue swallowing
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction Definition Impacts Prognosis
Use of method that does not require coronary artery disease linked to lower mortality rate
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
AAP: Few Doctors Provide Firearm Injury Prevention Info in ER
Barriers include political restraint, lack of physician awareness, and legal constraints
