Demographic Disparities Seen in Firearm Fatality Rates
Maximum rates of firearm homicides higher among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic versus White men
Medical Masks Similar to N95 Respirators for Preventing COVID-19
No significant difference seen with medical masks versus N95 respirators for health care personnel providing care to COVID-19 patients
Cerebral Palsy Risk Up With Exposure to Maternal Unintentional Injury In Utero
Higher risk of cerebral palsy in offspring seen for severe injuries that resulted in hospitalization, delivery within one week from injury
High Sugar Consumption Affects Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Risk for aging-related health conditions increased with consumption of more total sugar, added sugar, and sugar-sweetened beverages
Lead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups
Portion of cup that contains lead was not tested in a safety lab because it was not meant to be exposed under normal use
New COVID-19 Variant XBB Gaining Ground Among Americans
New omicron subvariant is taking hold in the United States, health officials say, though it does not look more severe than its predecessors
Clinical Report Addresses Need for POCUS Guidelines for NICU
Hospital-wide POCUS committee should be established, have oversight responsibilities for implementation and QA of POCUS program
Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Influence Growth in Children
No influence seen on height for age, BMI for age, waist-to-height ratio, percentage body fat, fat mass, fat-free mass, or Tanner scores
Benzodiazepines Tied to Drug Overdose in Young People With Sleep Disorders
Findings even stronger for young people with a recent opioid prescription
Acupuncture Helps Alleviate Back/Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Researchers find acupuncture has no observable severe adverse influences on newborns
