Tag: Safety & Public Health
No Evidence Found for Health Care Integration Improving Value of Health Care
81 percent of studies relating to cost/spending showed increases or no change in association with integration
Surgeon General Highlights Link Between Alcohol and Cancer, Urges Warning Labels
Evidence linking alcohol to cancer has accumulated for years, yet less than half of Americans recognize it as a cancer risk factor
Biased Language in Patient Handoffs Impedes Accurate Transfer of Clinical Information
Additionally, biased language in patient handoffs decreases empathy among medical trainees
Little Medical Education Focuses on Justice-Involved Populations
Findings seen despite the large number of justice-involved people and their unique health needs
29.4 Percent of U.S. Pharmacies Operating in 2010-2021 Closed by 2021
Risk for closure higher in pharmacies in mainly Black and Latinx neighborhoods compared with White neighborhoods
Urban Green Space May Protect Against Heat-Related Health Risks
Additional benefit seen for mental health and well-being
Geographic Position Influences Climate Change Risk Perception of Emergency Medical Services
Only 21.4 and 37.6 percent of survey respondents reported assessment and preparedness measures, respectively
IDSA: MVA-BN Vaccine Against Mpox Tolerated, Effective for Teens
Vaccine is well tolerated and peak geometric mean titer met prespecified noninferiority criteria for adolescents
Rate of Layperson-Administered Naloxone Increased From 2020 to 2022
Overall, though, naloxone administration rates decreased 6.1 percent during the study period
American Thoracic Society Provides Tips for Hospitals to Manage IV Fluid Supply Amid Shortage
Tips include strategies for conserving fluids, cutting waste