From overflowing cribs to empty pediatric wings, new data reveals a 133.3% difference in children's hospital bed occupancy rates between the most and least crowded states.
The FDA has classified the recall of certain tubes as the most serious type, which could cause severe injury or death. Specific lots of the tubes sold under the Bivona brand for neonatal or pediatric and adult patients are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect.
Probiotics showed promise in reducing clinical attachment loss compared to antibiotics in periodontal disease management, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for dentists.
A study in JAMA Network Open reveals a 22% higher risk of seizures in young children prescribed first-generation antihistamines, particularly those aged 6 to 24 months.
Despite widespread adoption, only 1 in 4 family physicians are very satisfied with their electronic health records, highlighting a critical gap in health IT usability.