Incidence of COVID-19 Up for American Indians, Alaska Natives
Cumulative incidence 594 per 100,000 population compared with 169 per 100,000 for Whites
Disparities Seen in COVID-19 Hot Spots for Racial, Ethnic Minority Groups
96.2 percent of 79 counties identified as hot spots have disproportionate number of cases among minorities
Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic
Comfort level with technology and telehealth visits increasing, but some concerns persist
HHS: Pharmacists in All States Can Give Childhood Vaccinations
However, the directive does not permit pharmacists to administer vaccines to children younger than 3
CDC: Recalled Onions Linked to 869 Salmonella Cases in 47 States
Agency said there have been 116 hospitalizations
Health Worse for Baby Boomer Caregivers Versus Noncaregivers
More caregivers have at least one chronic health condition, more often have frequent mental distress
Homelessness Tied to Higher Readmission Rates
Readmission rates higher across most common reasons for hospitalizations, but rates vary across states
Antibiotics May Reduce Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives
Unintended pregnancies seven times more commonly reported with antibiotics than control medicines
Honey Beats Usual Care for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Improvement observed in symptoms of URTI, especially for cough frequency and cough severity
CNS-Active Meds Often Prescribed for Older Adults With Dementia
Overall, Rx filled for antidepressants in 49.8 percent, opioids in 29.8 percent, anxiolytics in 26.8 percent
