New Study Estimates Bleeding Rates in Children After Tonsillectomy
Slightly more than 2 percent of children returned to ED or hospital with postoperative bleeding
Not Enough Antibiotics in Drug Development Pipeline, WHO Says
Few in development are innovative enough to target critical, drug-resistant pathogens
More Than Half of Adults Agree With Protective Actions to Prevent Hearing Loss
More than half of respondents agreed that sound levels should be limited, warning signs posted, hearing protection used
United States Exceeds Western Europe for Excess Deaths
While COVID-19 drove this excess in 2021, nearly half of excess deaths were from other causes
Marriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians
Gap primarily due to fewer hours worked, compared to male physicians
Most Patients Prefer to Receive Test Results Through Online Portal
Only 7.5 percent of respondents reported that reviewing results before they were contacted by a health care practitioner increased worry
Vestibular Evaluation Can Help Predict Outcomes in Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Recovery of hearing mostly affected by cervical-vestibular evoked myogenic potentials impairment and number of involved receptors
Diabetes Plus Tooth Loss Tied to Worse Cognition
Faster cognitive decline seen for older adults with both conditions
Drug Shortages Rose by 30 Percent in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows
Though 295 drugs were in shortage last year, the latest number is 130; about 15 critical drug products have been scarce for a decade
CDC Report Looks at Financial Burden of Medical Care Faced by Veterans
Veterans with VA health care only, Tricare less likely to live in family having problems paying medical bills than those with private insurance
