Tag: Safety & Public Health
Three in 10 Hospitals Offer Patient Portal Access in English Only
60 percent of hospitals only offer patient portal access in English and Spanish
IDSA: 216,311 U.S. Deaths Associated With C. Diff Infection ID’d in 1999 to 2023
71.2 percent of deaths occurred among inpatients in medical facilities; 5.5 percent occurred at decedent's home
ACS: THC Positivity Detected in More Than 40 Percent of Deceased Drivers in Motor...
However, six-year analysis shows no change in THC positivity after legalization
Rates of Physician Attrition From Clinical Practice Have Risen Since 2013
Rates of attrition up for male and female physicians, in rural and urban settings, across specialties, across geographic regions
Higher Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Worse Sleep Apnea
Study revealed link between long-term particulate matter exposure and apnea hypopnea index
HPV Vaccine Effective, Offers Herd Protection After 17 Years
Positivity decreased for 2vHPV, 4vHPV, and 9vHPV for vaccinated and unvaccinated participants from 2006 to 2023
New Scorecard Reveals Which States Prepared for Climate Health Threats
States with strong clean energy policies are better equipped to protect public health
Pfizer Strikes Deal With Trump to Lower Medicaid Drug Costs
Agreement includes 'most-favored-nation' pricing for the Medicaid program and direct-sale website discounts
5.7 Million More U.S. Women Than Expected Were Childless in 2024
10 percent more women were aged 20 to 39 years in 2024 than 2006, but proportion who had never had a child increased by 45 percent
Personal Storytelling During Medical Training Aids Learning
Reported benefits include being more empathetic, prepared to support patients
