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
New World Screwworm Parasite Detected in Northern Mexico Near U.S. Border
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $30 million to expand sterile fly control programs
Illinois Confirms First Case of Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus
In severe cases, the virus may cause brain inflammation or meningitis
Costco Recalls Ahi Tuna Poke in 30+ States Over Listeria Risk
No illnesses have been reported so far, but officials warn the product should not be eaten
Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Claims Fifth Life in Louisiana
Cases are on the rise across the region; state has already confirmed 26 cases this year
Boar’s Head Faces Pressure From Congress Over Plans to Reopen After Listeria Deaths
Sanitation problems at other Boar's Head facilities are raising more safety concerns
Over-the-Counter Naloxone Shows Limited Uptake
Sales are a fraction of pharmacy-dispensed and program-distributed naloxone
Infants Without Comorbidities Also at Risk for Severe RSV Infection
Median age of those admitted to ICU was 1.9 months, and only 41.3 percent had an underlying comorbidity
Timely Opioid Administration Cuts Hospitalizations for Pediatric Sickle Cell Crises
Findings seen for first administration within 60 minutes for children presenting to the emergency department with a sickle cell crisis
Severely Injured Trauma Patients Are Undertriaged at Nontrauma Centers
More than half of severely injured trauma patients are not transferred to higher-level trauma centers
