Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
But cost of giving pneumococcal vaccines to all 50-year-olds exceeds $250,000 per QALY
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delays Seen With High-Deductible Health Plans
Delays observed in first breast imaging, biopsy, incident early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, chemo
Eli Lilly to Sell Cheaper Version of Insulin Drug
'Authorized generic' of Humalog 100 to sell for $137.35 per vial, 50 percent lower than list price
February 2019 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for February 2019. This roundup includes the...
Drivers’ Opioid Use Associated With Fatal Car Crashes
Drivers testing positive for prescription opioids more than twice as likely to initiate fatal two-vehicle crash
HPV Infection Unlikely to Spread From Hand Contact
Risk for new infection largely due to partners' genital HPV infection, not virus detectable on hands
Heavy Smoking Linked to Damaged Spatial, Color Vision
Heavy smokers have reduced sensitivity for all spatial frequencies, color discrimination impairments
Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI
No antibiotics, deferred antibiotics tied to increase in bloodstream infection, all-cause mortality
AAD: Isotretinoin Exposure for Acne Not Linked to Depression Risk
Acne patients with, without isotretinoin exposure had no significant difference in depression frequency
Electronic Decision Support Tool Can Aid Asthma Care
Use of the tool increased asthma control assessment, creation of asthma action plans
