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Healio Minute Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Edition: Hypoglycemia admissions rising, workers accept mandatory flu vaccines, obesity hurts odds of coronary angioplasty

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Highest risk of hypoglycemia hospitalization found among black and elderly patients

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Overall admission rates for hypoglycemia increased more than 22% over decade. Read more.

Mandatory flu vaccinations do not deter health care workers

 

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Compliance nears 99% and few workers quit over mandatory policy. Read more.

Proportion of obese PCI patients increases 91% over decade

Healio.com/Cardiology: Trend adds to procedure’s overall morbidity and mortality rate. Read more.

HHS offers help understanding health insurance exchanges

Healio.com: Upgraded online and phone line help centers aim to provide one-stop information guides to businesses and consumers. Read more.

Children of depressed mothers respond to group-based care

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Benefits include less affective disorder in adolescence. Read more.