COVID-19 Reduced Americans’ Life Expectancy by 1.13 Years
COVID-19 pandemic deaths in 2020 have reduced Americans' life expectancy by 1.13 years overall, but 2.10 years in Black Americans and 3.05 years in Latino Americans.
COVID-19 pandemic deaths in 2020 have reduced Americans' life expectancy by 1.13 years overall, but 2.10 years in Black Americans and 3.05 years in Latino Americans.
Diabetes is already a risk factor for greater severity of COVID-19, but evidence is now surfacing that some patients have received new diabetes diagnoses upon coronavirus hospitalization.
Respiratory caregivers in the US military have both the challenge and the privilege of serving their country and their patients, both at home and abroad, in peace and in combat.
The Alzheimer’s Association has published new guidance on caring for Alzheimer’s and all dementia patients in long-term care and community-based settings during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreUnited States insurers and providers spent $812 billion on healthcare administration in 2017, accounting for 34% of total spending and $2,500 per American.
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Read MoreTo prevent AIDS deaths, a stronger response to tuberculosis — the leading cause of death for HIV/AIDS patients — is needed.
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Read MoreSessions at RSNA 2019 will focus on Konica Minolta’s imaging solutions for diagnosing and managing lung diseases like COPD.
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