CDC Director Says Agency Needs Major Overhaul
Walensky aims to prioritize public health needs, deemphasize publication of scientific papers about rare diseases
Too Few Psychiatric Beds: Psychiatrists’ Group Takes Aim at Ongoing Crisis
Having enough inpatient beds would cut down on overcrowding in emergency departments
Biden Administration May Stop Buying COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments by Fall
Tests, vaccines, and treatments would be provided through the regular health care system
Universal Health Care Affects Childhood Vaccination Rates
Countries with greater progress toward UHC had smaller declines in childhood immunization coverage during COVID-19 pandemic
Two Million Infant Swings, Rockers Recalled Due to Strangulation Danger
Manufacturer has received two reports of infants getting entangled in the strap under unoccupied MamaRoo swings
Neurologic Complications Common in Children Hospitalized With COVID-19
Presence of a neurologic complex chronic condition associated with higher odds for neurologic complications
Text Message Reminders Promote Receipt of Second Flu Shot
Text message reminders with embedded interactive educational information increase receipt, timeliness of second vaccine dose in children
Multifaceted Approach Urged for Promoting Helmet Use for Children
Multipronged approach is needed, including education of the lay public, advocacy, enforcement, development of promotion programs
Mepolizumab Cuts Exacerbations in Children With Severe Asthma
Trial enrolled children from disadvantaged urban neighborhoods who have exacerbation-prone eosinophilic asthma
Program Cuts Opioid Use in Teens After Spinal Surgery for Scoliosis
Pain control maintained following intervention with preoperative patient education and smaller prescription quantities
