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Complex Medical Conditions in Children: Higher Health Care Needs Revealed by Study

Complex Medical Conditions in Children: Higher Health Care Needs Revealed by Study

Children facing complex medical conditions often have challenges with their mental and neurodevelopmental health. A recent study, published in Pediatrics on August 5, revealed these children use health care services more frequently.

The study, led by Dr. JoAnna K. Leyenaar from the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, looked at data from three states between 2012 and 2017. It focused on children with medical complexity (CMC) who also have neurodevelopmental and mental health issues.

Global Cybersecurity Crisis: Key Advice for Air Travelers with Health Conditions

Global Cybersecurity Crisis: Key Advice for Air Travelers with Health Conditions

In a significant cybersecurity incident on Friday morning, a problematic update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread disruptions across various sectors globally. The incident led to halted news broadcasts, grounded flights, and extensive system outages, impacting numerous industries, including healthcare.

Antibiotic Alchemy: Transforming Prescribing Practices to Protect Patients and Combat Resistance

Antibiotic Alchemy: Transforming Prescribing Practices to Protect Patients and Combat Resistance

In a busy medical setting such as an urgent care or emergency department, physicians may be tempted to prescribe antibiotics to patients who request them, even if they are unlikely to be helpful. However, a major study by researchers at Intermountain Health and Stanford University found that overprescribing and inappropriately prescribing antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance and significant patient harm.

In US saliva test for COVID-19 approved

In US saliva test for COVID-19 approved

U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first diagnostic test with the option of using home-collected saliva samples for COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the FDA issued