Tag: Safety & Public Health
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
Accelerating Smoking Elimination Could Prevent Millions of Deaths by 2050
Additional benefits would be seen for extended life expectancy from birth
Progress Toward Cutting Racial Mortality Disparities Stalling, Reversing
Progress reversed due to increase in mortality from external causes, stagnation for cardiovascular diseases
E-Bike, Scooter Injury Rates Increased in Recent Years
Authors call for strategies for cities to improve user safety
