Revised Pediatric Concussion Guidelines Reduce Duration of Symptoms
Changes in concussion management tied to reduced symptom duration for athletes diagnosed between 2016 and 2018 versus 2011 and 2013
ED Visit Volume Dropped for Mental Health, Substance Use Early in Pandemic
However, from March 15 to Oct. 10, 2020, higher median emergency department visit rates seen when compared with 2019
Factors Other Than Workplace Tied to COVID-19 Positivity in HCWs
Demographic, community factors show stronger influence than workplace exposure on COVID-19 risk in health care workers
Prophylactic Anticoagulation May Cut COVID-19 Mortality
Lower 30-day mortality, no increase in serious bleeding events seen among COVID-19 inpatients receiving early prophylactic anticoagulation
Many Health Care Workers Report Vaccine Hesitancy
However, data are from survey conducted prior to U.S. emergency use authorization of any vaccines
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
CDC Investigating Listeria Outbreak in Four States
Agency is advising people at high risk for severe Listeria illness to not eat any Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses
Black, Hispanic Children Less Likely to Receive Diagnostic Imaging in ED
Findings consistent when looking at nonhospitalized patients by insurance status or diagnostic category
Caregivers Hesitant to Take Children to ED During COVID-19
Greater hesitancy seen among more vulnerable demographic groups
Millions of Counterfeit N95 Face Masks Sold to Americans
The fake 3M masks were sold to hospitals, medical facilities, and government agencies
