The United States spends far more per-person on health care than any other large wealthy country, yet its residents die an average of at least 4 years younger.
Our updated life-expectancy comparisons w/@PetersonCHealth tell the story: https://t.co/GDRjbKtTO0
Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood. Transfusion of blood & blood products helps save millions of lives every year. #Giveblood 🆎🅰️🅱️🅾️
Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ with the ability to change, constantly adjusting our metabolism. Its central role and dynamic nature present an opportunity for #obesity treatment. https://t.co/mOz8xtwfmV
Hyperglycemia is associated with a 50% increased risk of subsequent stroke after high-risk #TIA@jonpiccinisr shadiyaghi2 @brianmacgrory https://t.co/xbDjhypVWC
YouTubers have started buying massive pallets of Amazon returns — mysterious cornucopias of random goods — then unboxing them for viewers. The reveals are quite surprising, NPR critic @lindaholmes writes.
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Drug indications data is rarely shared as part of electronic prescriptions. If #pharmacists had broader access to that data, how could it help improve #medsafety screening, medication reconciliation, and patient counseling?https://t.co/OF1eYcTjTJ
For more quick points on what you need to know about #Diabetes to best help your patients and pass your board exam, check out the #IMCore 📘 https://t.co/WmUyBcsNor
In this cross-sectional study, discrepancies in pulse oximetry accuracy among racial and ethnic subgroups were associated with higher rates of hidden hypoxemia, mortality, and organ dysfunction. @AIanWongMDPhD https://t.co/K6ADQIG8Cn
Vaping aerosols contain thousands of unknown chemicals and substances not disclosed by manufacturers, including industrial chemicals and caffeine, @JohnsHopkins researchers found https://t.co/kXKaj4tem3
Ballooning fares have rideshare companies ceding ground to an old rival: taxis. The taxi industry has become more Uber-like, with apps to hail and pay for rides, and now prices are competitive: https://t.co/QxJosjkgUR
In 2021, if you make less than $19,320 ($26,130 for married couples), you may qualify for Extra Help, which reduces your Part D prescription costs. See if you’re eligible: https://t.co/079FZ4G4RV
Tremendous news from our partners at the @911trail: Late Friday, the Senate passed H.R. 2278, paving the way for designation of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail as a national touring route:
https://t.co/W8B1QaPgAq