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Updated Guidelines Released for Emergency Care of Children
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, and Emergency Nurses Association have released updated guidelines for emergency care of injured and critically ill children. The guidelines were published in a policy statement in the November issue of Pediatrics.
Fewer Parents Have Sexuality, Gender Concerns About HPV Shot
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Parents' concerns about sexuality and gender as reasons for lack of HPV vaccine initiation in their children decreased substantially from 2010 to 2016, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health.
2011 to 2015 Saw Decline in Health Care-Associated Infections
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2011 to 2015, there was a reduction in the prevalence of health care-associated infections, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Second Hypertension Drug Recalled Due to Contamination
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Another hypertension drug is being recalled due to contamination that could pose a cancer risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Pregnancy Complications Linked to Subsequent Risk for Cardiometabolic-Renal Conditions
Holding DMARDs at Time of COVID-19 Vaccine Not Warranted in Those With Inflammatory Arthritis
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health
Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990
Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors