Carpal Tunnel Up With Increased Electronic Device Use
Especially for those who spend more than five hours a day on their devices, researchers say
Occupation Tied to Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency
Findings may help target health promotion and preventive efforts, researchers say
Revisits After Discharge From Observation Up in Elderly
From 2006 to 2011, increases seen in repeat observation stays and any hospital revisit for seniors
Medical-Home Recognition Higher in Demonstration Sites
Smaller decreases in number of visits to federally-qualified health centers for demonstration sites
Clonal Hematopoiesis Linked to Coronary Heart Disease
CHIP linked to coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction in humans; atherosclerosis in mice
Nearly 60 Percent With Conjunctivitis Fill Antibiotic Rx
Blacks and Latinos less likely to fill prescriptions; higher-income, educated patients more likely to fill rx
2006 to 2013 Saw Increase in ER Use for Herpes Zoster
Increase in number of emergency department visits and costs for HZ-related ER visits
Head Positioning May Not Be Key to Acute Stroke Outcome
Research suggests patients will do as well sitting up as following doctor's orders to lie on their backs
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Opioid Rx Too Often Given to Back Pain Patients With Depression
Researchers find these patients are also more likely to get higher doses of opioids
