Category: Public Health

Public Health

Pediatrician Burnout Rates Declining

A national study reveals fewer pediatricians report emotional exhaustion, though overall burnout prevalence in healthcare remains a concern.

Public Health

Postnatal Smoking: Health Visitor Support Keeps Mothers Smoke-free

Specialized support from healthcare professionals significantly reduces smoking relapse rates in the year following childbirth.

Public Health

High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates

ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.

Pediatrics

AAP Pediatric Flu Vaccine Recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza in children for the 2026-27 season, urging vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older.

Smoking

Using E-cigarettes for Smoking Cessation

A new paper in JAMA provides the first US recommendations for clinicians on integrating nicotine e-cigarettes into smoking cessation plans.

Healthcare & Policy

Quartz Countertop Work Tied to Rise in Silicosis

A study of California workers identified nearly 600 cases of the incurable lung condition silicosis, prompting experts to call for national surveillance and stronger safety standards.