Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100
Majority of cases presenting in unvaccinated individuals; at least 16 patients hospitalized
Increased Odds of Leaving ED Before Medically Advised Tied to COVID-19 Pandemic
Having public or no health insurance coverage, alcohol or substance use disorders, being male linked to higher odds of leaving before medically advised
Postpandemic Hospital Occupancy Up to 73.5 Percent, Sparking Concern
National hospital occupancy of about 85 percent expected by 2032 for adult beds, by 2035 for adult and pediatric beds combined
2022 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Rate of Drug Overdose Deaths in United States
Highest rates in 2023 seen in West Virginia, District of Columbia; changes in rates varied by jurisdiction across drug types
Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak
Four cases identified in self-reported vaccinated individuals; 13 patients have required hospitalization
Calls to Poison Centers on the Rise for Pediatric Exposures to Caffeine Energy Products
17 percent increase in the exposure rate seen for 2011 to 2023
ASA: Intra-Arterial Tenecteplase Beneficial for Large Vessel Occlusion
Improved likelihood of excellent outcome seen with intra-arterial tenecteplase after successful endovascular recanalization
ASA: Alteplase Ups Outcomes at 4.5 to 24 Hours After Symptom Onset in Acute...
Significantly more patients with acute ischemic stroke achieved primary outcome of 0 or 1 on modified Rankin scale at 90 days
Patient-Reported Symptom Monitoring Aids Cancer Treatment Outcomes
Additional benefits include improved patient experience and lower utilization of services
Children Most Likely to Be Killed in Mass Shooting by Family Member
Most common perpetrator-victim relationship is the parent-child relationship
