Earlier Receipt of Whole Blood Transfusion Improves Survival
At each time point, WB transfusion as an adjunct to a massive transfusion protocol given earlier was linked to improved survival
Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Severe Respiratory Distress in Newborns
Findings seen for assisted ventilation, multiple clinical interventions, and systemic antibiotics
Pandemic Tied to Worsening of Diabetes Outcomes
Negative outcomes particularly seen for children and adolescents, including increase in diabetes-related admissions to pediatric ICUs, diabetic ketoacidosis
CDC: Number of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases Remained Low in 2022
Despite evidence of increased EV-D68 circulation in the United States in 2022, cases of AFM remained low
AI Model for Early Prediction of Sepsis Improves Outcomes
Benefits include significant reduction in mortality and significant increase in sepsis bundle compliance
Novel Criteria Validated for Pediatric Sepsis, Septic Shock
Two studies describe development and validation of Phoenix criteria for identifying sepsis, septic shock in children
Oral Switch Noninferior for Low-Risk S. Aureus Bloodstream Infection
Early oral antimicrobial therapy noninferior to intravenous standard therapy for low-risk bloodstream infection
Early Ibuprofen Not Beneficial for Preemies With Patent Ductus Arteriosus
No difference seen in risk for death or moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia for those receiving ibuprofen versus placebo
Higher Income Tied to Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapies
Findings seen among patients with intracerebral hemorrhage
Amid Continuing Shortage, Red Cross Repeats Call for Blood Donors
The United States has the lowest number of people giving blood observed over the past 20 years
