Congo Ebola Outbreak Now Second Worst in History
The worst Ebola outbreak occurred in West Africa in 2014 to 2016
Expanding Pharmacist Practice Scope Could Reduce ED Overcrowding
Benefits could be seen for frequent complaints like cough, dermatitis, and inflammation of ear, nose, throat
U.S. Doctor Released From Omaha Hospital After Ebola Monitoring
Patient completed required 21-day monitoring period and did not develop any symptoms
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
Health care prices explain difference in spending between United States and other countries
Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU
Pregnant women admitted to ICU with flu more likely to deliver preterm infants, low birth-weight infants
CDC: Flu Cases Hit 7 Million in the United States
Half of this number went to a doctor, while 69,000 to 84,000 people have been hospitalized
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients
With vaccination, risks reduced for readmission, outpatient visits, fever, clinical evaluations for infection
CDC: E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over
25 people were hospitalized, including two who developed kidney failure; no deaths reported
U.S. Food Supply May Be at Risk Due to Government Shutdown
Number of routine food inspections performed by the FDA dropped sharply
