Category: Public Health

Public Health

Wisconsin Infant Dies of Measles

Wisconsin health officials confirmed the death of an infant, the first measles-related death in the state since 1990, as statewide cases reached 431.

Public Health

Prenatal Opioid Exposure Tied to Higher Childhood Hospitalizations

Children prenatally exposed to prescription opioids face increased rates of hospital admission, particularly for respiratory illnesses and infections.

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

Researchers ID Genes Linked to Severe Pediatric COVID-19

Study reveals shared biological responses among children hospitalized with COVID-19 and other serious lung infections.

Smoking

CHEST Releases Inpatient Tobacco Treatment Clinical Guideline

New CHEST recommendations urge clinicians to deliver dedicated tobacco counseling, start pharmacotherapy during hospitalization, and connect patients with postdischarge support.

Healthcare & Policy

Aircraft Exhaust Particles Become More Harmful Over Time

Fine particulate matter from jet emissions increases in toxicity as sunlight and air reactions alter chemical properties over several days.