Monday, 29 July 2019

Racial Disparity in Care SRacial Disparity in Care Starts in NICUtarts With Youngest, Frailest Patients

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In general, the review found, black preterm infants were most vulnerable: Hospitals with a high percentage of black preemies typically had lower-quality care and fewer nurses, versus those with a smaller percentage of black patients.



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Family Home, Football Field Most Dangerous Spots for Kids' Head Injuries

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For older kids, football was the leading cause of traumatic brain injury -- involved in 14% of cases among 10- to 14-year-olds and 9%  for 15- to 19-year-olds. Basketball was the second-leading cause in these age groups, at 6% and 5%, respectively.



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Mosquito-Borne Brain Infection Found in Florida

Only about seven human cases of the EEE virus reported in the US each year. However, about one-third of people who contract it die.



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Friday, 26 July 2019

Recall: Taco Seasoning Over Salmonella Fears

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One of the products was branded as Walmart’s in-house Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix and the other as H-E-B Taco Seasoning Mix.



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