Confirmed Ebola cases rise to 13 in Congo's latest outbreak The number of confirmed cases in Congo's new outbreak of the Ebola virus has risen to 13, including three deaths, the health ministry said late Saturday. Aug 4, 2018 0 0
Increasing cost of insulin has serious health consequences (HealthDay)—The increasing cost of insulin is potentially exposing those with diabetes to serious health consequences, according to an American Diabetes Association statement published in the June issue of Diabetes Care. Aug 4, 2018 0 5
Federal parity tied to lower out of pocket mental health spending (HealthDay)—Federal parity under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is associated with lower average annual out-of-pocket (OOP) mental health spending among children with mental health conditions, ... Aug 4, 2018 0 6
One-quarter of older U.S. adults may be overtreated for diabetes (HealthDay)—One-quarter of older adults with type 2 diabetes in the United States are tightly controlled using glucose-lowering medications with a high risk of hypoglycemia, according to a study published in the June issue ... Aug 4, 2018 0 52
Skin appears to be key pathway for absorption of BBQ fumes (HealthDay)—Dermal absorption is a more important pathway than inhalation for the intake of low-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) during barbecuing, according to a study published recently in Environmental ... Aug 4, 2018 0 14
Doctors key in care coordination for pediatric inpatients (HealthDay)—Pediatricians have an important role to play in the coordination of care for hospitalized children, according to a clinical report published in the August issue of Pediatrics. Aug 4, 2018 0 3
Variation in specialty drug coverage across health plans (HealthDay)—There is considerable variation in specialty drug coverage across commercial health plans, according to a study published in the July issue of Health Affairs. Aug 4, 2018 0 3
Parent-child interactive intervention cuts depression (HealthDay)—An intervention targeting depression in very young children can be effective in community settings, according to a study published online June 20 in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Aug 4, 2018 0 11
Doctors can help children, teens adhere to eczema treatment plan (HealthDay)—Physicians can create an adherence protocol for patients, particularly children and teens, receiving treatment for atopic dermatitis, according to an article published in Dermatology Times. Aug 4, 2018 0 2
CDC: E-cigarette sales in the US climb as prices fall (HealthDay)—There was a large increase in sales of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and related products in the United States in recent years as their prices fell, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in the ... Aug 4, 2018 0 2
