Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions
Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
Rate of Hearing Loss Projected to Almost Double in the U.S. by 2060
Increase will be greatest among adults over 70, researchers say
Skin Diseases Responsible for Significant Economic Burden
In the United States, dermatological conditions cost $75 billion in 2013, researchers say
Insecticides Linked to Behavioral Issues in Children
Behavioral disorders seen in 6-year-old children exposed in utero to pyrethroid insecticides
Hospital Floors May Be Breeding Ground for Superbugs
Area often overlooked when it comes to infection control, researchers say
CDC: Odds of Birth Defects Up 20-Fold in Mothers With Zika
Report only addresses physical abnormalities present at birth; developmental issues may occur later
CDC: Children Getting Ill From Ingesting Gel Hand Sanitizer
Some older children may be intentionally consuming brands containing alcohol, researchers say
AAN: Certain Symptoms Predictive of Worsening MS
Fatigue, limited leg function tied to progressive disease
Gene Therapy Described in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease
But treatment has only been given to one patient so far
Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
