Total Injury Death Rate Increased From 2013 to 2021, Followed by Decline
Threefold increase seen in unintentional drug overdose death rates from 2003 to 2019, followed by 58 percent increase through 2022
Oklahoma Now Reporting Measles Cases Related to Texas/New Mexico Outbreak
A total of 321 cases have been reported in the outbreak, which began earlier this year in Gaines County, Texas
Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Advisory Removed From HHS Website
Therapy Dogs May Reduce Child, Parent Anxiety in the Emergency Department
Findings show a trend toward decreases in salivary cortisol levels for both children and parents, as well as patient- and parent-reported outcomes
2015 to 2023 Saw Increase in Pediatric Nonfatal Fentanyl Exposures
Exposures increased 924.3 percent in those aged 0 to 12 years, with most exposures unintentional
AAN: Over-the-Counter Pain Relivers Tied to Fewer Concussion Symptoms
And, use of over-the-counter pain relievers on day after concussion tied to faster resolution of symptoms versus five or more days after
FDA Issues Warning Against Recreational Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide
Severe adverse events, including death, can occur if used for recreational or nonfood purposes
Geospatial Clustering Seen in Pediatric Firearm Injuries
Most firearm injuries occur in home zip code, especially among children aged 0 to 10 years
Dobbs Decision Has Negatively Impacted Access to OB/GYN Practitioners
Moderate reduction in OB/GYN practitioners seen in states that adopted restrictive abortion laws versus control states
