Bronchitis in Early Childhood Linked to Later Lung Disease
Lung diseases occurring later in life more likely to be asthma, pneumonia rather than chronic bronchitis
Early Introduction of Gluten Linked to Decline in Celiac Disease
Introduction of gluten from age 4 months linked to reduced prevalence of celiac disease
Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020
From February to April 2020, drop >20 percent observed for all primary admission diagnoses
Private Health Plans Pay Hospitals 247 Percent of Medicare
Relative prices average 231, 267 percent of what Medicare would pay for inpatient, outpatient services
FDA: Mercury Risk Means Certain People Should Not Get Amalgam Dental Fillings
Recommendation was issued after a review of research, monitoring reports, and public discussions
Perrigo Asthma Inhalers Recalled Due to Clog Risk
Some of the recalled albuterol sulfate inhalers stop working after several uses
Peanut-, Tree Nut-Induced Anaphylaxis Up on Halloween, Easter
Increases in risk for anaphylaxis induced by unknown nuts, peanuts among Canadian children
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Subsequent Rhinosinusitis
Risk for developing chronic rhinosinusitis higher for patients with IBD, especially ulcerative colitis
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline
Effects significantly worse among individuals with risk factors for Alzheimer disease
