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

Teen Nicotine Use Linked to Increased Mental Health Issues

Nicotine exposure, including from e-cigarettes and pouches, may heighten the risk of anxiety and depression in teens, particularly in girls.

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

Medline Recalls Hudson RCI Neonatal/Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits

The FDA reports a nationwide recall of Hudson RCI Neonatal/Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits by Medline Industries.

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.