Intervention Cuts Contamination in Protective Gear Removal
Contamination of skin or clothing common in personnel removing personal protective equipment
Advanced-Stage Breast CA More Likely in Certain Racial Groups
African-American, white Hispanic women more likely to receive non-guideline-concordant treatment
Racial Disparity Seen in Childbirth-Related Readmission
Blacks, Hispanics have higher readmission rates after both vaginal birth, C-section
Lithium Safe, Effective for Bipolar I Disorder in Children
The drug is well-tolerated in pediatric patients, reduces manic symptoms
Prescription Opioid Use Disorders Up From 2003 to 2013
Second study shows no increase in treatment for individuals with opioid use disorders
Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowest
Sex May Boost Female Immune System to Aid Fertility
Effect appears to work regardless of when in a woman's cycle sex occurs
Many Doctors Struggle With Treating Cryptogenic Stroke
Between 51 and 70 percent of survey respondents say they do not feel confident
Common Gene Variant May Raise Miscarriage Risk
Also linked to failed fertility treatments
Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain
Patients and loved ones find greater comfort spending final days together in familiar place
