Flu-Linked Hospitalization Rates Vary Across Seasons, Highest in Adults 65+
For patients hospitalized with influenza, prevalence of at least one underlying medical condition increased with age
ED Visit Rate 36.1 per 1,000 Older Adults With Alzheimer Disease
Ambulance arrival was more frequent for emergency department visits made by adults with versus without Alzheimer disease
Iowa Resident Dies of Suspected Lassa Fever After Trip to West Africa
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Health officials are investigating the case of an Iowa resident who died of...
ACAAI: 2013 to 2023 Saw Rise in Pediatric Psych Referrals Tied to Food Allergies
During the study period, there was an 11-fold increase in food allergy-related referrals
Better Prepared Emergency Departments Could Save Children’s Lives
Study also showed improving readiness for all U.S. emergency departments is cost-effective
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Beef Patties Not Source of E. Coli Contamination
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties have tested negative for E. coli contamination as...
Globally, Suicide Risk Increased on Certain Days of the Week, Holidays
Highest risk seen on Mondays and New Year's Day
ACAAI: Many Anaphylaxis Protocols Are Incomplete, Outdated
Second study shows that only 14 percent of patients correctly identified symptoms requiring epinephrine
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Widens to 75 Cases in 13...
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An outbreak of E. coli illness linked to onions used in McDonald's Quarter...
Burger King, Other Fast Food Chains Also Pulling Onions Tied to E. Coli Outbreak
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- With onions from one supplier implicated as the source of E. coli illness...
