Emergency Medicine
Nirsevimab Effective for Preventing RSV-Linked Hospitalization
Single dose of nirsevimab 90 percent effective against RSV-associated hospitalization among infants
2019 to 2022 Saw ~11,000 ED Visits for Melatonin Ingestion in Under 5s in...
More than half of all estimated ED visits for melatonin ingestion in under 5s involved children aged 3 to 5 years
Early Exercise After Concussion May Cut Teens’ Anxiety
Links also seen for initial concussion symptom severity and preconcussion anxiety
Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Linked to Excess ED Visits, Mortality
Greater increases in emergency department and mortality rates seen for U.S. counties with the greatest loss and damage
One in 8 Voters Cite Abortion as Most Important Issue: Poll
American Indian/Alaska Natives, Blacks Have High Level of Firearm Access
Similar firearm storage patterns were seen; a substantial proportion endorsed always, nearly always carrying firearms outside the house
Trader Joe’s Dumplings Recalled Due to Plastic Pieces
Past 25 Years Saw Increase in Number of School Shootings in America
No increase seen in the number of school mass shootings, but they have become more deadly
Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Effective Against ED/Urgent Care Encounters
VE against COVID-19-associated ED, urgent care encounters was 51 percent during first seven to 59 days after updated dose
Recreational Marijuana Laws Tied to Increase in Workplace Injuries
Findings seen for young adults aged 20 to 34 years