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CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths

Mortality from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is significantly higher among blacks.

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.

Private Insurers Pay 241% of What Medicare Would Pay

RAND researchers recommend private insurers move toward fixed-price arrangements

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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.

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.

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

Rate of Nonprescribed Fentanyl in Positive Urine Drug Screens Increasing

Positivity rates for nonprescribed fentanyl in cocaine- and methamphetamine-positive urine samples increased significantly between 2013 and 2018.

Number of Births in the United States Reached New Low in 2018

The number of births reached a new low in 2018, as did the general fertility rate in the United States.

Improving the Patient-Provider Relationship Through Video Telemedicine

Kaiser-Permanente Northern California recently integrated video telemedicine functionality into their healthcare delivery system.

Updated Guidelines for TB Screening, Treatment in Health Care Workers

Guidelines have been updated for screening and treatment for tuberculosis (TB) infection among health care personnel.

First Anticoagulant Approved to Treat Symptomatic VTE in Pediatric Patients

The FDA has approved Fragmin, a low molecular weight heparin, for the treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism to reduce the recurrence of VTE in pediatric patients 1 month of age and older.

Clinicians Should Address Concerns and Limitations of DTC Genetic Testing

Risks related to DTC testing include lack of understanding of the test by the consumer, incorrect test results, and erroneous interpretation of the results.

Danish Study Shows Mental Disorders Affect 11% of Children, Adolescents

The highest rate for an individual disorder was 2.51% for ADHD, followed by depression and autism spectrum disorders at 1.84% and 1.79%, respectively.