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Artificial intelligence tools trained to detect pneumonia on chest X-rays have decreased performance when tested on data from outside health systems

Performance of AI Dx Tools May Suffer Across Health Systems

Performance for a pneumonia detection tool fell when applied at outside health systems
Military patients whose primary care clinicians participated in a telementoring program

Pain Management Telementoring May Cut Opioid Prescribing

Declines seen in annual prescriptions per patient, dose per patient, and number of opioid users
The results of a recent survey of thousands of nurses and patients show that hospital patient safety remains a serious concern

Better Work Environment Tied to Better Patient Safety

Large survey shows patient safety, hospital nursing work environment concerns remain
Taiwanese men exposed to high concentrations of fine particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) have an increased risk for oral cancer

Increased Risk for Oral Cancer With Exposure to High PM2.5

Taiwanese men exposed to PM2.5 ≥40.37 µg/m³ have increased risk for oral cancer
A small number of boxes of Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Cap’n Crunch Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Scare

No illnesses related to the products have been reported to date
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday expanded approval for the use of Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) injection in combination with chemotherapy for adult patients with specific types of peripheral T-cell lymphoma.

FDA Approves First-Line Tx for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma

Adcetris approved in combination with chemo to treat systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Pacifiers filled with or dipped in honey should not be given to infants

FDA Warns Against Giving Honey-Filled Pacifiers to Infants

Four infants in Texas hospitalized with botulism after using pacifiers containing honey
An 11th child has died in an outbreak of a respiratory virus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Jersey

11th Child Dies in Adenovirus Outbreak at N.J. Care Facility

Child was among 34 youngsters at the care facility who became ill between Sept. 26 and Nov. 12
There are great differences in access to naloxone even among states that have passed legislation to allow pharmacists to dispense the medication without a physician's prescription

Even With Standing Orders, Naloxone Access Varies

Despite standing order legislation in two states, there is great variance in pharmacy availability
The prevalence of food allergy is 7.6 percent among children in the United States

Prevalence of Food Allergy 7.6 Percent in U.S. Children

Most prevalent allergens are peanut, milk, shellfish, and tree nut