Findings based on review of national versus WHO guidelines
Pandemic Had Modest Effect on Early Childhood Development Milestones
Significant age-specific mean score decreases seen in communication, problem-solving, personal-score domains from prepandemic to intrapandemic
Pediatric Prescription-Opioid Overdose Visits to ED Increased in 2020
Uptick follows a decrease from 2008 to 2019 and may be pandemic-related, the authors say
U.S. to Partner With 50 Countries to Prevent Future Pandemics
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global …
Transient Increase Seen in Contraceptive Use After Dobbs Decision
Temporary increase seen in month after Dobbs, followed by decrease in contraceptive services, apart from vasectomy
Pediatric Mental Health ED Visits Lower Than Expected in Late Pandemic
Visit rates higher than expected for females and for specific mental health conditions during 2022
SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnosis in Children
Black race, food allergies, allergic rhinitis significantly associated with new diagnosis of asthma
Mistreatment by Health Professionals Common During Childbirth
Most common type of mistreatment is ignoring the patient, refusing request for help, or failing to respond in a timely manner
Midlife Deaths of Despair Increased From 1999 to 2022
Particularly large increases were seen for American Indian or Alaska Native and Black individuals
Decline Seen in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Colon, Rectal Cancer in 2020
Patients undergoing surgery in 2020 versus 2019 had more advanced clinical and pathological tumor stage