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Child Pneumonia Rate Dropped Globally From 2000 to 2015
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The global incidence of child pneumonia and related mortality decreased substantially from 2000 to 2015, consistent with decreases in the prevalence of some key risk factors, according to a study published in the January issue of The Lancet Global Health.
Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2007 to 2017, the number of physicians excluded from Medicare and state public insurance programs increased, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Network Open.
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Physician mothers experience discrimination in a range of ways, which can impact the medical profession, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in The BMJ.
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Medication errors in acute care that result in death occur most often in patients older than 75 years, with the most common error category being omitted medicine or ingredient, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Holding DMARDs at Time of COVID-19 Vaccine Not Warranted in Those With Inflammatory Arthritis
1 in 3 With Lupus Take Supplements, Medications With Potential for Interactions
Odds of HPV-Related Cancers Up for People With HIV, Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
HIV Viral Load Test With Next-Day Results Does Not Impact Linkage to Care
Viral Infections Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease