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The actual number of deaths related to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2016 is likely more than 70 times the official government estimate of 64

Post-Hurricane Deaths in Puerto Rico Underestimated

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New estimate puts hurricane-related deaths at 4,645; many attributed to delayed, interrupted health care
A recall of the opioid overdose antidote Naloxone was announced Monday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recall was triggered by the possibility of "loose particulate matter on the syringe plunger" that could pose a number of health risks

FDA: Opioid Antidote Naloxone Recalled

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Two lots of Naloxone recalled due to potential presence of particulate matter in syringe plunger

May 2018 Briefing – Emergency Medicine

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for May 2018. This roundup includes the...
From 2001 to 2016 there was an increase in the number and percentage of opioid-related deaths; in addition

Studies ID Impact of U.S. Opioid-Related Mortality, Rx Patterns

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Burden of deaths up; most patients receiving opioid analgesics use immediate-release formulations
This spring's outbreak of Escherichia coli illness tied to tainted Arizona romaine lettuce is likely over

CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Is Over

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197 cases of illness linked to the E. coli outbreak, five of which were fatal
The widespread shortages of injectable opioids and small-volume parenteral solutions are jeopardizing patient care and placing a strain on hospital operations

ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care

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98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
The widespread shortages of injectable opioids and small-volume parenteral solutions are jeopardizing patient care and placing a strain on hospital operations

ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care

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98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Introducing the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative

Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative Improves Care Delivery

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Reduction in Medicare spending associated with CPC was not enough to cover care management fees
There are considerable gaps in follow-up care for patients with mild traumatic brain injury who have been discharged from the hospital

Gaps in Care Post Discharge for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Thirty-nine percent with positive finding on CT had not seen medical practitioner within three months
Teen mothers who are in the care of child protection services (CPS) when they gave birth have more than a seven times higher likelihood that their child will be taken into care before age 2 years

Babies of Adolescents in CPS Care More Likely to Be Taken Into Care

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Intergenerational cycle of involvement seen for teen mothers and their children