2015 to 2024 Saw Increase in Testing for Lipoprotein(a)
Increase reported in annual number of tested patients and percentage of total patient population tested, reaching 0.24 percent in 2024
Flu Vaccine Uptake Consistently Highest for Asian Patients, Lowest for Black Patients
Findings seen across flu seasons and age groups
Children With Chronic Conditions More Likely to Have Food Insecurity
After controlling for family and child characteristics, the difference was attenuated but persisted
Globally, 18.5 Million Incident Cancer Cases and 10.4 Million Deaths Reported in 2023
30.5 and 18.6 million cases and deaths from cancer globally anticipated in 2050 based on reference forecasts
Nearly 100 Sickened Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship With Norovirus
Norovirus outbreaks are common on cruise ships and often begin when a single infected person boards the vessel
FDA Signs Off on New Version of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
Mifepristone has been approved for 25 years and is supported by many major medical groups
Minnesota Confirms 10 New Measles Cases, All in Unvaccinated Travelers
The U.S. has reported 1,544 cases total, the most since 1992, with three deaths in Texas
Allergic Rhinitis, Hearing Loss Linked to ADHD in Children
Stronger association seen for patients with both hearing loss and allergic rhinitis than for those with either one alone
Guidelines Issued for Vaccination as Part of Cardiovascular Care
Recommendations encourage flu, pneumococcal, COVID-19, RSV, and zoster vaccinations in individuals with cardiovascular disease
Early Exposure to Dogs May Reduce Risk for Childhood Asthma
No link seen between early exposure to cat allergens and asthma risk
