FDA Warns of Dangers of Liquid Nitrogen in Food, Drinks
Liquid nitrogen can cause severe damage to skin and internal organs if mishandled or consumed
Medical Bills in Collections Decrease With Patient Age
Mediating roles probable for increases in health insurance coverage and incomes
Pediatric Revisits, Admissions for UTI Similar With Oral or IV Meds
Findings support ED discharge with oral antibiotics for children with urinary tract infection
Helmets May Not Protect Skiers From Traumatic Brain Injury
However, risk of other head injuries is decreased for alpine sports participants who wear helmets
Risk of Depression Up in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Individuals with ASD had more than two-fold higher risk of depression diagnosis vs. non-autistic siblings
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
Many Teens Are Concerned Over Societal Discrimination
Increase in concern in 2016 linked to increase in behavioral problems such as substance use in 2017
Many ED Visits for Antibiotic Adverse Drug Events in Children
Antibiotic ADEs among children account for 46.2 percent of ED visits for ADEs tied to systemic meds
No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year
Average change in median compensation 1.2 percent in 2017 for all medical specialties
Drinking Water Turned Off in All Detroit’s Public Schools
Decision made 'out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of students and employees'
