Self-Reported PrEP Intake Strongly Correlates With Actual Use
Self-reported PrEP intake in a diary app was strongly associated with blood concentrations reflecting actual PrEP intake in the previous 6 weeks.
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Public Health & Policy
Approximately 7% of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2023
10.9% of adults 18 to 64 years of age were uninsured at the time of interview in 2023, as were 3.9% of children 0 to 17 years of age.
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Beyond Prescribing Practices: Strong Hospitalist-Pharmacist Relationships & Adherence to Guidelines Improve Antibiotic Overuse
Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance. Following a set of four principles could improve stewardship efforts in hospitals.Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance. Following a set of four principles could improve stewardship efforts in hospitals.
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U.S. to Strengthen Protections for Air Travelers With Wheelchairs
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Air travel can be miserable for people with...
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Level of Burnout Higher for Women in Health Care Occupations
Women in health care occupations endure a significantly higher level of stress and burnout than...
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Medicaid Expansion Contributed to Improved Outcomes in Biliary Tract Cancer
Patients treated for biliary tract cancer who lived in states with expanded Medicare showed improved treatment outcomes.
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Improvements in PrEP Coverage Hinge on Braidwood Vs Becerra
Researchers report higher PrEP use and fewer insurance-related issues from 2019 to 2021, but the Braidwood versus Becerra case could impact these improvements.
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Strategies for HCV Elimination: Learning from SF
End Hep C SF placed the city on track to achieve the 2030 HCV elimination target set by the WHO among men who have sex with men who have ever injected drugs.
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Q&A: Moving Beyond Risk Reduction in PrEP Counseling to Improve Uptake
Sex-positive HIV prevention that moves beyond perceptions of risk may improve PrEP uptake among...
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Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Face Insurance-Based Disparities and Financial Toxicity
For a study, researchers sought to assess the association between insurance status and clinical...
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Financial Toxicity in Gynecologic Cancers: Patient-Reported Drivers
For a study, researchers sought to comprehend the effects that treatment-related financial burden...
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FDA Gives Voxelotor Accelerated Approval for Kids with Sickle Cell Disease
Agency expands indication to patients as young as 4 years The FDA granted accelerated approval to...
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AMA Says Congress Dropped the Ball on Stopping Medicare Cuts
Pending cuts follow on the heels of major physician revenue loss in 2020 The American Medical...
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FDA Approves VR System for Chronic Lower Back Pain
VR headset uses CBT to help alleviate chronic pain The FDA authorized a prescription immersive...
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FDA Wants 12% Reduction in Sodium Content of Processed Foods
Voluntary guidance seeks buy-in from food makers The FDA is taking a major step in targeting...
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Covid-19: Health Care Organizations Back Vax Mandate for Health Care Workers
Over 50 organizations agree mandates fulfill ’ethical commitment’ to patients Over 50...
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FDA Authorizes Tocilizumab to Treat Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients
EUA based on results from four clinical trials The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for...
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Supreme Court Again Upholds ACA
Wide majority for a narrow ruling For the third time since President Barack Obama signed it into...
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Can Incentives Be a Shot in the Arm for Covid Vax Rates?
Short-term benefit may need back-up from long-term, sustainable solutions From million-dollar...
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COVID-19: A Tsunami Is Building
Disclaimer: The thoughts and ideas in this post are Dr. Tuchler’s alone and do not represent...
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