Tighter Alcohol Policies Cut Alcohol-Related Crash Deaths
Consumption-oriented policies effective independent of driver-oriented policies
Parents Have Concerns Over Food Allergy Precautions at Schools
Many parents feel additional food labeling, allergy education, and stocking of epinephrine needed
Mortality Still High After Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
Long-term mortality elevated even for mild defects; overall survival improved over time
CDC IDs Outbreak Trends Tied to Treated Recreational Water
Outbreaks with confirmed infectious etiology usually caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, Pseudomonas
Social Isolation Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes
Those reporting high perceived social isolation have increased risk of death, hospitalization, ER visits
Delay of Lactate Draws in Sepsis Ups Risk of In-Hospital Death
Systematic early lactate measurements speed antibiotic administration, improve outcomes
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Rising Fatal Drug Overdoses Linked to Years of Life Lost
Growth in fatal overdoses linked to increased mortality, years of life lost for non-Hispanic whites
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
Pediatricians Should Advocate for Life Support Training
Pediatricians should advocate for age-appropriate life support training as part of school curriculum
