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Inequalities Found With U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act Requirement

The 1993 US Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements disproportionately exclude women and Black, indigenous, and multiracial workers.

Prescription Drug Dispensing to Children Down During Pandemic

During April to December 2020, prescription drug dispensing to children was 27.1% lower than during the same period in 2019.

Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices

Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery.

Primary Care Plays Key Role in Vaccinating Older Individuals

Primary care physicians may also play important role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Underrepresented Racial, Ethnic Family Physicians Report Less Burnout

Racially and ethnically underrepresented family physicians report a lower frequency of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than non-underrepresented peers.

Patients of Female Doctors Have Lower In-Hospital Mortality

Findings in Canada when adjusting for hospital and patient characteristics.

Citizenship Impacts Children’s Access to Health Care

Noncitizen children face higher health harms compared with their siblings who have US citizen status.

Neither Remdesivir Nor HCQ Affect Viral Clearance in COVID-19

For hospitalized patients with COVID-19, neither remdesivir nor hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) affects viral clearance.

Patient Engagement May Not Drive Return to In-Person Visits

Findings seen among patients receiving letter during reopening following cancellation of in-person care during COVID-19.

Blood Shortages Causing Surgery Delays Across the United States

Some U.S. blood centers have only a one-day supply.

Britain to Fully Reopen Soon, Despite Rising COVID-19 Cases

Face mask and social-distancing laws will be lifted in Britain later this month and British citizens will have to “learn to live with the virus.”

Women’s Cancer Screenings Plummeted During Pandemic

Decline especially noticeable among women of racial and ethnic minority groups with low incomes.

33 Million Persons of All Ages Uninsured in 2019

In 2019, 33.0 million (10.2%) persons of all ages were uninsured.

2014 to 2019 Saw Increase in HIV Testing, but Rates Remain Low

The percentage of males and nonpregnant females aged ≥13 years with commercial insurance or Medicaid who received HIV testing increased from 2014 to 2019, but remained below 6%.

App to Monitor RA Symptoms Does Not Improve Disease Outcomes

However, both patients and physicians report positive experiences with app, with 90 percent of patients likely to recommend it.

Blood Shortage Causes Surgery Delays in New England

While periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, this shortage is ‘unprecedented in its scope’.

Privacy Concerns Examined Regarding Use of Mobile Health Apps

Most health-related mobile applications (mHealth apps) contain code that could potentially collect user data.

Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan Eases COVID-19 Restrictions

A coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other areas will be downgraded when it expires on Sunday as new daily cases continue to decline, the Japanese government said Thursday.

Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage

There is a severe blood shortage in the United States due to a recent surge in trauma cases, organ transplants, and elective surgeries, the American Red Cross says.

Telemedicine As Effective As In-Person Visits for Delivering HIV Care

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Investigators conducted a retrospective chart review to compare outcomes for individuals with HIV treated with telemedicine vs in-person care.