Hospital Groups Launch Own Generic Drug Company
The company, Civica Rx, will start with 14 widely used hospital drugs
~3,000 Excess Deaths Estimated Due to Hurricane Maria
Reported death counts limited by physician lack of awareness of death certification process
Fostamatinib Seems Effective for Immune Thrombocytopenia
Overall response of platelet count ≥50,000/μL seen in 43 percent of patients
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Has Uncertain Future
Justifiable reasons for supporting and changing program, but not for keeping graduates in suspense
August 2018 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for August 2018. This roundup includes...
Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes Poor for Nursing Home Residents
High rates of one-year mortality and functional decline seen with different types of surgery
Poor, Non-English Speaking Cancer Patients Need Support
Serving patients' specific needs, such as referral to socioeconomic support, can improve care
Enrollment in High-Deductible Health Plans Up From ’07 to ’17
Almost one-quarter of adults aged 18 to 64 with employment-based coverage had HDHP without HSA
Medical Bills in Collections Decrease With Patient Age
Mediating roles probable for increases in health insurance coverage and incomes
14.6 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Marijuana in Past Year
Prevalence of use was 20 percent in states with legal recreational use, 12 percent where no use is legal
