HRRP Tied to Decrease in 30-Day Readmission Rates for COPD
But increase seen in 30-day risk-standardized postdischarge mortality rates for COPD patients
Diagnoses of Common Conditions Declined in March to May 2020
Common mental health diagnoses reduced 50 percent; similar drops seen in circulatory system diseases, T2DM
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
RA linked to increased risk for developing diabetes; association remained in sensitivity analysis
Public Awareness Low for Invasive Fungal Diseases
Awareness varies from 4.1 percent for blastomycosis to 24.6 percent for candidiasis
Survey: Rheumatic Diseases Pose Routine Challenges
Patient survey shows challenges with affordability, activity limitations, mental health
United First U.S. Airline to Offer COVID-19 Testing for Passengers
Rapid test at airport provides results in about 20 minutes and will cost $250
Chinese Company Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Available in U.S. in Early 2021
If it passes final round of human tests, SinoVac will apply to the FDA to sell CoronaVac vaccine
Children’s Routine Care Plummets During Pandemic
Immunizations increased since May, but huge jump needed to make up for missed vaccinations since the spring
Stroke ‘Alarm Clock’ Improves Acute Stroke Management Metrics
Time from door to completion of diagnostic work-up improved with feedback-demanding clock
Major Adverse CV Event Risk Reduced With SGLT2 Inhibitors
Risks for MACE, MI, cardiovascular death, heart failure, all-cause mortality lower versus DPP-4 inhibitors
