Record Rate of U.S. Kindergartners Failed to Get Recommended Vaccines
2017 to 2021 Saw Increase in Clinically Diagnosed Depression in Youth
Highest rates seen during COVID-19 pandemic versus before pandemic and in females, those aged 14 to 17 and 18 to 22 years
CDC: Counterfeit Drugs From Online Pharmacies Pose Considerable Danger
Agency notes that counterfeit pills often contain fentanyl and methamphetamine
Prevalence of Mental Disorders Higher in Transgender, Gender-Diverse People
Additionally, a higher prevalence of lifetime suicide plan and attempts was observed
Rural-Urban Differences Seen in Hospitals’ Pediatric Services
Rural-residing children with medical complexity six times more likely to present at hospitals without dedicated pediatric services
Certain Oral Bacteria Tied to Risk for New Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
13 oral bacterial species associated with development of head, neck cancer over five years
Video Consultation Model Aids Mental Health in Primary Care Patients
Small, but significant effects seen at six months and sustained at 12 months
2011 to 2022 Saw Rates of Preterm Birth Rise in California
Inequities persisted for both racial and ethnic groups and by socioeconomic factors
Higher Buprenorphine Doses Reduce Acute Care for Opioid Use Disorder
Findings seen for doses >16 mg and emergency department or inpatient utilization
First-Trimester Iron Screening Can ID Women at Risk for Later Deficiency
More than 80 percent of women iron-deficient by third trimester in a high-resource setting
