CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths
Mortality from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is significantly higher among blacks.
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American Stroke Association Updates Recommendations on Development of Stroke Systems of Care
In an effort to improve patient outcomes and facilitate stroke care delivery, the American Stroke Association (ASA) has released a 2019 update on recommendations for the development of comprehensive stroke systems of care.
Senior Obama Advisor Discusses ACA in Conversation With APA President
The American Psychiatric Association’s president, Altha Stewart, MD, sat with Valerie Jarrett, JD, for a fireside chat focused on the Affordable Care Act.
Private Insurers Pay 241% of What Medicare Would Pay
RAND researchers recommend private insurers move toward fixed-price arrangements
Expanding Organ Procurement May Not Be Ethical or Cost-Effective
In this ethical discussion, prioritizing the expansion of organ procurement for transplantation over other more cost-effective medical interventions is called into question.
Managing Controlled Substances in Everyday Prescribing
The landscape of prescribing practices is constantly evolving, and clinicians must stay informed to ensure responsible prescribing of controlled substances.
Healthy Lifestyle Recommended for Reducing Dementia Risk
Guidelines emphasizing adoption of a healthy lifestyle for reducing the risk for cognitive decline and dementia have been developed by the World Health Organization.
Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests
Nearly two-thirds of sunscreens that were analyzed failed safety tests proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Unreported Clinical Trials Threaten Credibility of Published Studies
When results from large trials go unreported, a substantial volume of clinical evidence remains undisclosed.
FDA Approves Nayzilam Nasal Spray to Treat Seizure Clusters
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nayzilam (midazolam) nasal spray for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity
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