Top 5 Takeaways Low incidence of sudden cardiac death post-vaccination: Among 1,292 deaths of Oregon residents aged 16–30 during the study period, only three sudden deaths occurred within 100 days
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Top 5 Takeaways Significant Increase in Infections: After switching to Medtronic Duet EVD systems, Rhode Island Hospital observed a threefold increase in positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cultures and an eightfold
Top 5 Takeaways Significant Increase in Vaccine Supply: From 2021 to 2023, COVID-19 vaccine doses received in the African Region increased from 321 million to 860 million, with 646 million
Top 5 Takeaways Increased Comprehensive Coverage: From 2018 to 2022, states with comprehensive Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments rose from 15 to 20, while those without any treatment access
Top 5 Takeaways Significant Increase in Cases Early 2024: There was a dramatic rise in reported measles cases in the first quarter of 2024, with 97 new cases accounting for
Top 5 Takeaways First US case confirmed in Massachusetts: On May 17, 2022, Massachusetts reported the first confirmed case of the West African clade of Monkeypox virus via PCR testing,
Top 5 Takeaways No Recent Increases in Pediatric Hepatitis or Adenovirus: Analysis of four data sources shows no recent uptick in hepatitis-associated emergency department visits, hospitalizations, liver transplants, or adenovirus
Top 5 Takeaways High prevalence of substance use among adults seeking treatment: In 2019, alcohol (35.8%) and cannabis (24.9%) were the substances most commonly used in the past 30 days
Top 5 Takeaways Pneumonic Plague Misdiagnosed Amidst COVID-19: An adult admitted to a Wyoming hospital for respiratory symptoms initially suspected to be COVID-19 was later confirmed to have pneumonic plague.
Top 5 Takeaways Significant Decrease in Mortality Rates Among LTCF Residents: The study found a 69% reduction in COVID-19 mortality rates among long-term care facility (LTCF) residents aged ≥65 years