Tag: Safety & Public Health: Misc.
Melanoma Incidence, Mortality Declining in Those Aged 30 to 49 Years
Melanoma incidence decreased for those aged 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49 years; decline in melanoma mortality seen for those aged 30 to 59 years
Red Flag Laws Prevent Suicides
One life saved for every 17 extreme risk protection orders to remove guns from people at risk for harming themselves or others
Restrictive State Firearm Policies Cut Firearm Mortality
Set of most restrictive firearm policies tied to 20 percent reduction in firearm deaths, but individual policies have modest effect
Nurses Report Improved Workplace Conditions in 2023 Versus 2022
However, planned departure rates, abusive or violent events, and unsafe conditions remained high
Thousands of Hospital Patients in Oregon May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis, HIV
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic
FDA Offers Guidance on Safe Use of Bed Rails
Bed rails should be used with care, especially for older adults and people with altered mental status, physical limitations, certain medical conditions
Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Higher Depression, Anxiety Risk
Findings significant and similar for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and nitric oxide
Report Outlines National Plan to Test Wastewater for Harmful Germs
Used during the pandemic in selected locations, the testing system spotted the spread of COVID-19 in local communities
