Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals
Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, job problems, legal problems, physical health problems increase risk
May 2020 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for May 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
Overall, 13.7 percent of adults aged 18 to 64, 4.4 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured
Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
Most leaders have ties to industry; considerable variation seen among 10 medical associations in U.S.
Tooth Loss More Prevalent in Adults With Chronic Disease
Prevalence of edentulism, severe tooth loss ≥50 percent higher for adults with RA, asthma, diabetes
Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services
Wide regional variation seen for availability of telehealth outpatient visits, tele-ICU services
Air Filters Shown to Improve Breathing in Children With Asthma
Daily in-bedroom use of a PM2.5 filter results in significant improvement of airway mechanics
Asthma Tied to Longer COVID-19 Intubation Time
However, asthma not associated with higher rates of acute respiratory distress syndrome, death
Spending on Primary Care Continues to Lag in the U.S.
Authors say increasing investment in primary care could slow future health care spending growth
Burnout Comparable Between Millennial, Gen X Residents, Fellows
Length of medical-system exposure, not generational traits, contribute to burnout
