Occult Hypoxemia More Likely Among Black Inpatients
Among SpO2 values of ≥92 percent, unadjusted probabilities of occult hypoxemia were 15.6 percent for Whites, 19.6 percent for Blacks
CDC Warns of Dangerous Virus Infecting Babies in Multiple States
Parechovirus has caused at least one infant death and has cropped up in multiple states since May
Extreme Heat, Air Pollution Tied to Higher Mortality Risk
Coexposure associated with even higher risk than the sum of individual effects
Diagnosis With Late-Stage Cancer More Likely Without Private Insurance
For all stageable cancers combined, uninsured with stage I disease have worse survival than privately insured with stage II disease
NIH Trial Underway for Universal Flu Vaccine
Phase 1 trial testing both intranasal and intramuscular administration
Asian, Black, Hispanic Patients Have Higher Pulse Oximetry Readings
Lower average oxygen delivery rates seen in association with Asian, Black, Hispanic versus White race, ethnicity
Telemedicine Success Tied to Patient Outcomes in Thoracic Cancer
Sociodemographic disparities may make successful telemedicine visits less likely, leading to increased chances for poorer outcomes
Changes in Alzheimer Biomarkers Tied to Withdrawal of PAP for OSA
Increase in neurofilament light, decrease in Aβ40 associated with withdrawal of positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea
Resilience and Stress Management Program Aids Health Care Workers
Improvements seen in resilience, stress, anxiety, and burnout-exhaustion after the six-week program
Impact of Affiliation Mixed for Rural U.S. Hospitals
Benefits seen for financially distressed hospitals, but affiliation increases risk for closure among financially stable hospitals
