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Pediatric Mortality Rate From Opioid Poisoning Rose 1999 to 2016

posted January 3rd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

From 1999 to 2016, there was close to a threefold increase in the pediatric mortality rate from opioid poisonings in the United States, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in JAMA Network Open.

Child Pneumonia Rate Dropped Globally From 2000 to 2015

posted January 3rd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The global incidence of child pneumonia and related mortality decreased substantially from 2000 to 2015, consistent with decreases in the prevalence of some key risk factors, according to a study published in the January issue of The Lancet Global Health.

Study Reveals High Rate of Phlebitis Caused by IV Cannulas

posted January 3rd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The incidence of phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous cannula insertions may be higher among patients with certain risk factors, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.

Sexual-Minority Patients Prefer Nonverbal Data Collection

posted January 3rd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Sexual- or gender-minority patients report greater comfort and improved communication with nonverbal collection of sexual orientation and gender identity information in the emergency department, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in JAMA Network Open.