Lower Eosinophil Count Linked to Mortality in Patients With Acute COPD Exacerbation in ICU
Researcher says incorporating eosinophil counts into ICU triage or management protocols may help identify high-risk patients more accurately
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 19-22
Deep Sedation in ICU Linked to Loss of Independent Living
High proportion of time in deep sedation linked to loss of independent living among patients who lived independently before ICU admission
Exposure to Mom’s Speech Linked to Mature Left Arcuate Microstructure
Preterm neonates showed more mature left arcuate microstructure with increased maternal speech exposure
Rates of Physician Attrition From Clinical Practice Have Risen Since 2013
Rates of attrition up for male and female physicians, in rural and urban settings, across specialties, across geographic regions
Report Highlights Pediatric Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy in 2024-2025 Season
109 cases of IAE described, of which 34 percent were acute necrotizing encephalopathy and 66 percent were other IAEs
New Scorecard Reveals Which States Prepared for Climate Health Threats
States with strong clean energy policies are better equipped to protect public health
Diabetes Tied to Doubled Risk for Sepsis
Smoking, high blood sugar, and other chronic conditions heighten risk
Drop in Hospital Salaries, Staffing Reported After Private Equity Acquisitions
Private equity hospitals reduced ED and ICU salary expenditures after acquisition relative to control hospitals
Hospitals Vary in Their Definition of Blood Culture Contamination
However, BCC rates similar by College of American Pathologists and Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute criteria
