U.S. Health Care Spending Increased 4.6 Percent in 2019
Growth rate similar to that experienced in 2018 and consistent with growth rate since 2016
Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19
Factors linked to fewer completed telemedicine visits include older age, Asian race, non-English as preferred language, Medicaid insurance
Privileged White U.S. Citizens Have Better Health Outcomes
However, outcomes are not always better than those of average citizens in 12 comparison countries
CDC: Life Expectancy for U.S. Population Increased in 2019
And age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 20.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 from 2018 to 2019
Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Autoimmune Diseases
Findings strongest for autoimmune diseases involving the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, or connective tissue
ACAAI: Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely for Those With Common Allergies
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine should not be administered to individuals with a known history of severe reaction to polyethylene glycol
Alaska HCW First in U.S. to Have Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine
Worker felt flushed within 10 minutes of receiving vaccine, followed by shortness of breath and elevated heart rate
Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
Interest in the annual insurance sign-ups has increased as the country struggles with the pandemic
Many Young Asthma Patients Noncompliant With COVID-19 Measures
Many do not believe COVID-19 is more severe for people suffering from asthma
Maintenance Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Preschoolers
Majority of children reach tolerance great enough to protect them from accidental exposure to peanuts
