Baloxavir Superior to Placebo for Alleviating Flu Symptoms
Shorter median time to alleviation of symptoms versus placebo; similar alleviation time to oseltamivir
130 Now Sickened by Salmonella-Tainted Honey Smacks Cereal
Thirty-four people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported
August 2018 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for August 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Adding Pharmacist to Team Can Improve Patient Outcomes
Pharmacist roles include helping with insulin treatment, virtual consults, diabetes management
Last 20 Years Saw Increase in Prevalence of ADHD in Children
Significant increases in prevalence in subgroups by age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, geographic region
Self-Injury Tops Diabetes As Cause of Death in United States
In 2016, death rates were 29.1 versus 24.8 per 100,000 population
CDC: Increase in Rate of STDs for Fourth Consecutive Year in U.S.
Nearly 2.3 million total cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis diagnosed in the United States in 2017
Enrollment in High-Deductible Health Plans Up From ’07 to ’17
Almost one-quarter of adults aged 18 to 64 with employment-based coverage had HDHP without HSA
FDA: Montelukast Tablet Bottles Recalled
Voluntary recall due to incorrect drug in bottles
Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets
Recall due to possible E. coli O26 contamination, USDA officials say