Poverty Rate Drops, but Fewer Americans Have Health Insurance
8.5 percent of population lacked health insurance for all of 2018, up from 7.9 percent in 2017
Use of Pain Reliever Tramadol May Up Risk for Hypoglycemia
Retrospective analysis of adverse events reported to FDA shows risk similar to that seen with methadone
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
In 2017 versus 2012, more doctors agreed the ACA would turn U.S. health care in the right direction
August 2019 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for August 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Interest in Marijuana, Cannabinoids for Pain Rising Rapidly
Physician anesthesiologists concerned about prevalent misunderstanding about marijuana, related products
Advertising Can Promote Interest in Health-Related Research
Short-term interest significantly increased for those viewing large TV monitors in ED waiting room
One-Third of Physicians Will Take 10+ Years to Pay Off Debt
Survey shows that taking extra shifts is one strategy to help doctors pay off medical school debt
No Evidence for Benefits of Opioids After Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Perioperative opioid fills linked to risk of return visit for constipation but not pain, dehydration or hemorrhage
Major Surgery Linked to Lasting Change in Cognitive Trajectory
Major surgery on average tied to additional decline equivalent to less than five months of cognitive aging
