Clinical Guidelines Developed for Managing Nosebleeds
Ongoing active bleeding should be treated with nasal packing; patients should be educated on packing
CDC Warns of Tough Flu Season Ahead
Most unusual part of the flu season is that influenza B strain has proven to be dominant
Cancer Mortality Continuing to Drop, With Lung Cancer a Driver
However, decreases in cancer mortality slowed for female breast cancer and CRC, ceased for prostate cancer
Early Antiretroviral Therapy May Not Achieve HIV Remission in Infants
Similar proportion of infants attain, sustain viral suppression when starting <48 hours, two to 14 days after birth
Open Water Regulations Linked to Lower Drowning Death Rates
Open water drowning death rates lower in states with more types of regulations in dose-response pattern
Pediatric Respiratory Visits Increased During Lilac Fire
Excess respiratory visits seen in all pediatric age groups in association with Santa Ana Wind-driven fire
Rate of Electronic Scooter Injuries Increased From 2014 to 2018
Significant increase found in age-adjusted e-scooter injury incidence, age-adjusted hospital admission
Large Gap Found in Health Administrative Spending for U.S., Canada
$2,497 per capita spent on administration in the United States in 2017 versus $551 in Canada
Risk for Blood Clots Increased With PICC Placement in Children
CLABSI, CVC malfunction risks also up for PICCs versus tunneled lines in children
Low-Value Health Care Services for Children Not Uncommon
Small differences seen by payer type in the proportion of children receiving each service
