Medicaid Revenue Up in States With Medicaid Expansion
Increased Medicaid revenue, improved profit margins for hospitals in 19 states with expansion
Risk of Nephropathy From Radiocontrast Overestimated
Risk of acute kidney injury varies by comorbidity and acuity of illness
Computerized Ordering Tool Cuts Imaging Cardiac Stress Tests
No reduction in use of inappropriate testing after introduction of computerized order entry tool
Low Diastolic Pressure Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin-T more likely among those with DBP below 60 or 60 to 69 mm Hg
Inhaled Levodopa May Rapidly Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms
Levodopa pill can wear off, but a powdered version can help patients during off periods
Late-Pregnancy Zika Infection Can Still Affect Fetal Brain
Second study finds Zika infection can be spread through organ transplants
Study Finds Mammograms Lead to High Rate of Overdiagnosis
Better treatment and not earlier detection may be the reason for reduction in breast cancer mortality
Half of U.S. Women Expect to Have Child in the Future
On average, in 2013 to 2015, women expect to have 2.2 children in their lifetime; down from 2002
Current Election Causing Americans Significant Stress
More than half of Americans report stress as Clinton, Trump battle for the White House
Social Reintegration of Hodgkin’s Survivors Impeded by Fatigue
Significant negative association of severe fatigue and employment among male and female survivors
