Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions
Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements
Almost three-quarters of supplements tested were misleadingly labeled
AAN: Females at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussions
During study, 23 percent of the women and 17 percent of the men had at least one concussion
February 2017 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for February 2017. This roundup includes the...
Subdural Hematomas Rising Alongside Antithrombotic Use
Highest odds of subdural hematoma for combined use of vitamin K antagonist and antiplatelet drug
Exposure to Neuraminidase Inhibitors in Utero Not Harmful
No increased risks of adverse neonatal outcomes or congenital malformations with in utero exposure
American Stroke Association, Feb. 22-24
The American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's annual International Stroke Conference was held from Feb. 22 to...
Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling
Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
Doctors Need to Discuss Herbal Medication Use With CVD Patients
While popular among patients, they haven't been proven safe or effective in clinical trials