Performance of AI Dx Tools May Suffer Across Health Systems
Performance for a pneumonia detection tool fell when applied at outside health systems
Pain Management Telementoring May Cut Opioid Prescribing
Declines seen in annual prescriptions per patient, dose per patient, and number of opioid users
Better Work Environment Tied to Better Patient Safety
Large survey shows patient safety, hospital nursing work environment concerns remain
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
Cap’n Crunch Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Scare
No illnesses related to the products have been reported to date
FDA Approves First-Line Tx for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Adcetris approved in combination with chemo to treat systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma
FDA Warns Against Giving Honey-Filled Pacifiers to Infants
Four infants in Texas hospitalized with botulism after using pacifiers containing honey
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
Even With Standing Orders, Naloxone Access Varies
Despite standing order legislation in two states, there is great variance in pharmacy availability
Prevalence of Food Allergy 7.6 Percent in U.S. Children
Most prevalent allergens are peanut, milk, shellfish, and tree nut