Asthma, COPD tied to worse COVID-19 outcomes
(HealthDay)—Patients with active asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to
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Smartphone-only internet tied to lower patient portal use
(HealthDay)—Smartphone-only internet access is associated with lower patient portal use among those from some minority racial/ethnic groups, according to a
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Drug rebates for insurers tied to higher costs for patients, especially the uninsured
Federal agencies that regulate drug pricing and healthcare insurance are concerned that an industry practice of using rebates to lower
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Chilblain-Like Lesions During COVID-19 Tied to Type I Interferonopathy
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2020 — Patients presenting with chilblain-like lesions during the COVID-19 pandemic have histologic and biologic patterns of
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Lack of Insurance Tied to Non-Rx Hormone Use in Transgender Adults
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 — Lack of insurance coverage for gender-affirming hormones is associated with a lower likelihood of hormone
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Chronic conditions tied to severe COVID-19 more common in southeast, rural areas
(HealthDay)—Obesity. Diabetes. Heart disease. COPD. Kidney disease. These chronic medical conditions all raise the risk of suffering a severe case
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AHA News: Race, Income in Neighborhoods Tied to Cardiac Arrest Survival
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Socioeconomics might impact the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest, suggests
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Orthostatic hypotension during therapy not tied to CVD events
(HealthDay)—Orthostatic hypotension (OH) during hypertension treatment is not associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease events, according to a
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Pressure injuries at time of ICU admission tied to longer stays
(HealthDay)—Pressure injuries at the time of admission to an intensive care unit may predict patients at risk for longer hospital
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Fewer deaths tied to dirty air, but threats persist: report
(HealthDay)—Significant but uneven improvements in air quality have greatly reduced U.S. deaths related to air pollution over the past decade,
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