CDC: Synthetic Fentanyl a Major Factor in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Number of synthetic opioid-involved overdose deaths rose 79 percent in 27 states from 2013 to 2014
No Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Hospital LOS, Mortality
Findings in general medicine patients discharged from U.S. academic medical centers
CDC: Zika Transmitted by Sex Partner With No Symptoms
Second report highlights ties between Zika and Guillain-Barré syndrome
Heat Illness Risk Highest in Early Preseason College Football
Coaches, trainers need to be aware of heat illness symptoms, researchers say
Higher Incidence of Edema With Bacteriuria in C1-INH-HAE
Findings in those with versus without bacteriuria in hereditary angioedema with C1-inhibitor deficiency
Intussusception Hospitalization Rate Up at Age 8 to 11 Weeks
No consistent change among all children aged <12 months after introduction of rotavirus vaccine
Decision Support Tools Cut CT Use in Pediatric Appendicitis Workup
Lower proportions of CT in passive, active intervention time periods versus historical control
CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis
Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
Genetics May Help Identify Infection in Febrile Infants
Goal is to distinguish between bacterial, viral illness, researchers say
Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies
Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
