Going The Distance By Bus Through A Pandemic
Transit ridership has plummeted because of COVID-19, but millions of Americans still rely on buses and trains to get around, often because they have no other choice.
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My Mother Died Of The Coronavirus. It’s Time She Was Counted.
Not having an accurate, honest, nationwide way to tally COVID-19 cases will only add to the current tragedy.
Read MoreNearly Half Of Americans Delayed Medical Care Due To Pandemic
Of those who went without seeing a doctor or other medical provider, 11% experienced a worsened medical condition, according to the poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation. In addition, nearly 40% said stress related to the coronavirus crisis has negatively impacted their mental health.
Read More‘An Arm And A Leg’: Tips For Surviving COVID With Your Financial Health Intact
After being sick with COVID-19, missing weeks of work and pay, this podcast listener has a great story and some advice for us all.
Read MoreLost On The Frontline
A nurse who was crafting plans to open her own nursing home. An upbeat patient transporter who was also a sewing wiz. A surgical technician who was easy to befriend. These are some of the people just added to “Lost on the Frontline,” a special series from The Guardian and KHN that profiles health care workers who die of COVID-19.
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AAOS: Opioid Prescribing Down for Minor Ortho Injuries in Youth
However, 54.3 percent of patients received at least one dose of opioid during ED or clinic visit
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Large U.S. Pharmacy Chains Played Role in Opioid Crisis, Lawsuit Claims
Lawsuit charges chains sold millions of pills in small communities, gave bonuses to pharmacists
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CDC: Coronavirus Antibody Tests Still Not Accurate Enough
Too little is known about what the presence of antibodies means in terms of future immunity
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Improving Glycemic Control May Also Aid COVID-19 Outcomes
Insulin infusion may reduce risk for severe disease in those with hyperglycemia and COVID-19
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Spirituality May Have Protective Effect on QOL for Stroke Survivors
Spirituality may moderate link between care partner depressive symptoms and survivor psychological QOL
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Disease-Modifying Drug Regimen May Offer Benefit in Heart Failure
Lower risk for cardiovascular death or hospital admission seen in HF with reduced ejection fraction
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9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
Overall, 13.7 percent of adults aged 18 to 64, 4.4 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured
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Risk for Later Invasive Breast Cancer Up for Women With DCIS
Risks for invasive breast cancer, death from breast cancer higher for up to 20 years following diagnosis
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Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
Most leaders have ties to industry; considerable variation seen among 10 medical associations in U.S.
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Genetic Data May Up Diagnostic Efficiency for Rheumatic Disease
Genetic Probability tool (G-PROB) calculates probability for diagnosis based on genetic risk scores
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CV Toxicity Tied to Azithromycin and/or Hydroxychloroquine
Risk increased for prolonged QT and/or ventricular tachycardia, including torsades de pointes
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Early Informed Lung Cancer Patients Have Greater Survival Rates
Predicted survival time for patients who were unaware of their diagnosis was poor
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Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services
Wide regional variation seen for availability of telehealth outpatient visits, tele-ICU services
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Surgery Not Superior for Closed Displaced Humeral Shaft Fractures
Findings based on 12-month functional outcomes for surgery compared with functional bracing
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AI Model Predicts Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Algorithm based on retinal photographs plus lifestyle (diet and smoking) and demographic data
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