Readmission Risk Up With Shorter Stay at Nursing Facility
For patients with heart failure discharged to SNF then home, risk highest during first two days at home
FDA: High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in Kratom Products
Products contain levels of lead and nickel at concentrations that exceed safe daily intake
FDA Issues Warning on E-Cigarette Liquids Resembling Cough Syrup
Products have labeling, advertising that imitate prescription cough syrup products
New Plan Limits Out-of-Pocket Costs for Insulin
Rising costs of insulin causing patients to ration their doses or even do without the drug
Minerals Not Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Women
Associations null when women with highest versus lowest intake in quintiles, deciles compared
Many ICU Workers Contaminated With Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Improper removal of protective equipment tied to higher risk for drug-resistant organism contamination
AACR: HPV Vax Low for Adults at High Risk for HIV Infection
Age, sex, sexual orientation differences in HPV vaccination rates were statistically significant
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
OTC medicines lead to $146 billion in annual clinical and drug cost savings
Best Practices Developed for Diagnosing, Managing MINOCA
Algorithm aims to improve diagnosis, management of MI in absence of coronary artery disease
Guidelines for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Updated
Screening for, treating ASB not recommended for infants, children, functionally impaired seniors
