Emergency Departments Need to Up HIV Testing, Linkage to Care
Just under half of HIV-positive patients in South African emergency departments virally suppressed
More Aggressive Tx Needed for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Even with care in specialty clinics, LDL cholesterol levels remain above targets for most patients
Connecticut Sees First Death This Year From Mosquito-Borne EEE
Cases have also been reported in Massachusetts, Michigan, and Rhode Island
Protected Health Info Breaches Compromise Sensitive Data
Most hospital data breaches include demographic or financial information that could be used for identity theft
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of Hep C in CKD
32 key recommendations focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management of hepatitis C virus
CDC: Asthma Visit Rates Decreased From 2001 to 2016
Asthma education and asthma action plans provided in 21.4 and 9.9 percent of asthma visits, respectively
Marijuana Use Common Among Adults With Medical Conditions
Prevalence of marijuana use decreases with increasing age
Racial/Ethnic Disparities Seen in PrEP Awareness, Discussions
Black and Hispanic men who have sex with men less likely to be aware, have discussed PrEP than whites
11 Percent of Cancers Detected Via Emergency Department Visit
Patients with ED-mediated diagnoses more likely to be unmarried, Hispanic or black, in lowest income quartile
Colorectal Cancer Mortality Disparities Vary Across U.S. Cities
Racial disparities in 25 of 30 cities examined; highest disparity in Washington, D.C., lowest in Philadelphia
