Infectious Disease Consultation May Lower Candida Mortality
Mortality at 90 days lower in patients with candida bloodstream infection who receive an ID consult
Eight Touchpoints May Predict Opioid Overdoses
These factors identify more than half of opioid overdose decedents and may represent prevention opportunities
Less Bleeding With Ticagrelor Alone in High-Risk Patients
Less bleeding with ticagrelor alone versus ticagrelor plus aspirin for patients after PCI
Severe Adverse Cardiovascular Events Associated With Ibrutinib
Risk up for severe, sometimes fatal, events, including supraventricular arrhythmias, CNS events
Telecontraception Seems a Promising Option for Patients
Adherence to guidelines high for patients with medical contraindications to oral contraceptives
American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 15-18
The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held...
Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019
Average annual premium increased to $7,188 for single coverage, $20,576 for family coverage
Many Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients Use Opioids
Among SLE patients, likelihood of prescription opioids up for those using emergency department
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Mortality Persist in the U.S.
Increase in disparities in child mortality due to increased mortality in blacks
Teens Not Receiving Evidence-Based Treatment Options to Quit Smoking
95 percent of teens with nicotine use disorder and Medicaid coverage get no counseling or pharmaceutical treatment
