Author: Janine Anthes

States that expanded Medicaid had greater drop in uninsured hospitalizations for major CV events

Per simplified outcome definition, frequency similar in low-, intermediate-, high-incidence countries

High rates of one-year mortality and functional decline seen with different types of surgery

In 2016, death rates were 29.1 versus 24.8 per 100,000 population

Case report describes relief for patient with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with hydromorphone

Nearly 2.3 million total cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis diagnosed in the United States in 2017

Screening results in decrease in incidence of congenital syphilis; no harms identified for penicillin

Serving patients’ specific needs, such as referral to socioeconomic support, can improve care

Almost one-quarter of adults aged 18 to 64 with employment-based coverage had HDHP without HSA

Issues to consider include how to address patients, obtaining inclusive history, unique clinical challenges

Patient with ALS describes assisted death as last element of control, while losing control over his body

Voluntary recall due to incorrect drug in bottles

Allergen may represent a novel, potentially modifiable risk factor for coronary atherosclerosis

Mediating roles probable for increases in health insurance coverage and incomes

Prevalence of use was 20 percent in states with legal recreational use, 12 percent where no use is legal

Findings support ED discharge with oral antibiotics for children with urinary tract infection

Preoperative pain medications reduce pain and narcotic use in the early post-op period

In phase 2 randomized trial, 2.5 ml less brain-tissue loss with ibudilast than with placebo over 96 weeks