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CDC: Infant Mortality Rate Varies Greatly Among States
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Infant mortality rates in the United States vary substantially by state, according to a QuickStats report published in the Aug. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults report continued problems affording care despite coverage gains offered by the Affordable Care Act, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
AHA: Resistant Hypertension Diagnosis, Tx Guidelines Updated
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A correct diagnosis of resistant hypertension is necessary to avoid overmedicating, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association published online Sept. 13 in Hypertension.
No Apparent Short-Term Cancer Risk From Recalled Valsartan
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Users of valsartan contaminated with N-nitrosodimethylamine seem not to have increased cancer risk, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in The BMJ.
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Personalized Support Boosts Families" Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Cancer Survivors Have Lower Levels of Physical Activity
Pharmacist-Led Med Review Improves Medication Quality in Older Patients With Cancer
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health
Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990
Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors