Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019
Average annual premium increased to $7,188 for single coverage, $20,576 for family coverage
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Mortality Persist in the U.S.
Increase in disparities in child mortality due to increased mortality in blacks
Girls Take Longer to Recover From Concussion Than Boys
Sex difference in concussion recovery may be explained by delay in seeking specialty care
Exposure to Insecticide Might Explain ‘Sonic Attack’ in Cuba
Examination of 26 Canadian diplomats found traces of cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides
Exercise May Slow Brain Deterioration in Alzheimer Disease
Findings did not differ between aerobic exercise and stretching and toning
More Aggressive Tx Needed for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Even with care in specialty clinics, LDL cholesterol levels remain above targets for most patients
Rate of Vaping Has Doubled Since 2017 Among U.S. Adolescents
In eighth, 10th, 12th grade, there were increases in students who had ever vaped, daily vaping
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
Medical Students Not Ready to Provide Nutritional Care
Findings consistent regardless of country of training, year of medical education
