9.6 Percent of People of All Ages Uninsured in First Half of 2021
Among adults aged 18 to 64 years, 14.0 percent were uninsured, 21.6 percent had public coverage, 66.3 percent had private health coverage
CDC Warns of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Baby Spinach
Illness reported in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota; two hospitalizations but no deaths reported
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Salami Sticks Rises to 31 Cases in 10 States
There have been six hospitalizations reported, but no deaths
Many Adults Unaware of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Additionally, survey shows many U.S. adults suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms without seeking care
Biden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco
Adults With IBD Show Antibody Response to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
After mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, 99 percent of patients with IBD had detectable antibodies regardless of immunocompromising therapies
Mortality Up for Non-Hispanic American Indians/Alaska Natives
Higher age-specific death rates at most ages, especially younger ages; higher mortality seen for most leading causes of death
Clinically Active IBD Linked to Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes
Measure indicating greater activity of IBD independently linked to ICU/ventilation/death and hospitalization among patients 50 years or younger
ACS: Surgery May Follow Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Appendicitis
At one and two years, 40 and 46 percent of patients initially receiving antibiotics underwent subsequent appendectomy
