Opioid-Related Pediatric Deaths Increased 3-Fold Between 1999 and 2016
The rate of pediatric mortality associated with prescription and illicit opioids rose 3-fold between 1999 and 2016.
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ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
Effect of Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Examined
The HRRP has increased the risk for 30-day post-discharge mortality in Medicare beneficiaries.
Link Between Media Coverage, Posttraumatic Stress in Natural Weather Events Examined
Storm-related media coverage has a negative effect on those in the path of the storm.
Limited Psychological Harms Associated With Genetic Testing for Disease
Genetic testing for cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases presents a low psychological burden in patients and should be considered.
Chronic Neuropathic Pain Updated Classification by IASP for ICD-11
A panel of chronic pain experts established by the International Association for the Study of Pain updated the classification of chronic neuropathic pain for the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision.
Characteristics of Physicians Excluded from Medicare Reimbursement Programs Examined
Older male physicians who practice family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, or surgery were more likely to have been excluded from insurance reimbursement participation.
Struggles in Managing Iatrogenic Polypharmacy: Case Study
Even the use of as few as 2 concomitant drugs can introduce the risk for drug interactions and subsequent adverse effects.
Examining Inefficiencies in US Medical Care
Factors of US medical care were compared with those of other nations in terms of quality and length of life, morbidities, mortality outcomes, and life expectancy.
Occupational Metal, Pesticide Exposure Associated With CVD Risk in US Hispanics/Latinos
Occupational exposure to metals and pesticides may drive and increase the risk for cardiovascular disease.
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