Nearly Half of U.S. COVID-19 Cases Now Caused by JN.1 Variant
The speed at which the JN.1 variant has spread this month suggests it may spread more easily and be better at evading immune system
Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals May Increase Adverse Events
Medicare beneficiaries admitted to private equity hospitals experienced increase in hospital-acquired conditions
Immediate Skin-to-Skin Contact Beneficial in Very Preterm Birth Setting
Higher quality mother-infant interaction seen at 4 months for those with immediate skin-to-skin contact after very preterm birth
Updated Guidelines Issued for Management of Anaphylaxis
Emergency medical services may not be required in case of prompt, complete, and durable response to use of epinephrine
Many U.S. Nursing Home Residents Have Not Been Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, or RSV...
Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots
Social Determinants of Health Needs More Likely for Patients With ED Encounters
SDOH needs more likely in emergency department encounters, despite significantly lower screening rates in emergency department versus primary care
Digital Air Leak Detection Device Can Help Reduce Chest Tube Duration
Device can speed identification of chest tube air leak cessation, resulting in reduced chest tube duration, hospital LOS
Geographic Variability Seen in County-Level Preterm Birth Rates
No significant change seen in preterm birth rates between 2007 and 2019 at national level, but increases noted in 15.4 percent of counties
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
Umbilical Cord Milking Seems Safe for Preemies Born at 28 to 32 Weeks
No difference seen in rates of severe intraventricular hemorrhage or death with umbilical cord milking, delayed cord clamping
