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America’s Emergency Medicine Physicians Alarmed by Rising Violence From Patients
Two-thirds of emergency physicians reported being assaulted in the past year alone
4.4 Million Americans Have Gotten Updated COVID-19 Boosters
Public health officials expect demand for the new booster to surge in the next few weeks
Japan to Drop COVID-19 Restrictions, Ease Entry for Tourists
Independent tourists can begin traveling to Japan on Oct. 11
About 84 Percent of Pregnancy-Related Deaths Preventable
About 22 percent of pregnancy-related deaths occurred during pregnancy and 25 percent occurred on the day of delivery or within one week
More Batches of Moderna COVID-19 Shots Shipped Amid Reports of Shortages
While supplies of the updated Pfizer booster shot appear to be plentiful, some pharmacies have reported not having enough Moderna vaccine
Feds Warn of Home Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail to Alarm
CPSC issued the warning after detectors failed tests with a CO concentration of 400 ppm, in violation of safety standards
FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage
Problems highlighted in report include outdated data-sharing systems, below-normal staffing and training for food inspectors
Canada May Soon Drop COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for International Travelers
Whether a similar requirement for the United States will also end this month is not known
AACR Issues 12th Annual Cancer Progress Report
Accelerated decline in cancer mortality seen recently with a 2.3 percent decrease in cancer deaths each year from 2016 to 2019
Poll: Seven in 10 Older Adults Report Joint Pain or Arthritis
Conversations are needed by older adults and their health care providers about treatments for arthritis and their risks