Specifically, increases seen in irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation
2017 to 2024 Saw More Seniors With Prolonged ED Length of Stay
Increase seen in proportion of older adults with prolonged emergency department length of stay and boarding times
Infants Can Now Receive Targeted Malaria Treatment
Every year, approximately 30 million infants are born in regions of Africa at risk for malaria infection. Without specific treatment for these vulnerable infants, malaria can quickly lead to complications and become fatal.
Until now, treatments have only been approved for infants weighing more than 4.5 kilograms, resulting in a significant treatment gap.
On July 8, 2025, Novartis announced that Swissmedic had approved Coartem® Baby (Riamet® Baby) as the first malaria medication specifically for newborns and young infants.
American Academy of Pediatrics Sues HHS Over Vaccine Policy
AAP maintains RFK Jr. violated federal law by unilaterally changing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations without scientific evidence
EMS Calls to Schools Usually Result in Hospital Transport
Trauma was more common among elementary school-age students, while psychiatric conditions/substance abuse seen more frequently among adolescents
Will West Nile Virus Disrupt Summer Vacations
West Nile virus WNV) is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in the continental United States, primarily in the south and western states.
According to the U.S. CDC, cases are seasonal, usually beginning in the summer and continuing through the fall.
As of July 1, 2025, the CDC reported 14 states had reported 34 WNV cases this year.
In Texas, 63 contained pools and one WNV infection have been reported in 2025.
Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases Need An Integrated Management Approach
With over 5.6 billion people worldwide at risk of arboviral infections, such as chikungunya, dengue, Zika, and yellow fever, healthcare professionals require access to the latest, evidence-based recommendations to manage these infections effectively in patients.
On July 4, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the Integrated Guidelines on the Clinical Management of Arboviral Diseases, providing clinical management recommendations for four of the most widespread arboviruses that affect humans.
COVID-19 Pandemic Yielded Indirect Increases in Disease Burden
Most predominant causes of increased DALY burden globally were seen for depressive and anxiety disorders, especially among women and girls
Florida Prepares for the 2025-2026 RSV Season
While most people are aware that the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus, many are unaware that outbreaks are typically first detected in Florida each year.
And these outbreaks persist longer than in the rest of the nation.
Based on data from the new Florida Department of Health (FDH) RSV Review Activity Summary, it's time to take preventive actions in Florida.
April's Vaccine Recommendations Adopted in June 2025
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently endorsed vaccine recommendations against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), meningococcal, and chikungunya diseases.
Published on the CDC's website on June 25, 2025, these recommendations were adopted by the U.S. HHS Secretary.