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U.S. measles cases surpass 700
There have been 712 confirmed cases of measles reported by 25 states so far this year, according to the latest figures released April 11 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
GAO report calls on HHS to improve drug shortage response
The Government Accountability Office yesterday released a report calling for the Department of Health and Human Services
CDC sends health care providers recommendations for measles treatment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 8 sent an alert to health care providers on measles prevention and treatment. The agency said that risk remains low for most individuals across the U.S. and that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the best way to protect against the disease.
Study finds increase of invasive strep infections
The incidence of invasive group A strep infections increased from 3.6 to 8.2 cases per 100,000 people from 2013 to 2022, according to a study authored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published April 7 by JAMA.
AHA launches online collaborative focused on quality improvement
The AHA Living Learning Network is launching the Quality Exchange, a virtual collaborative for health care quality and patient safety professionals at hospitals and health systems.
Second child dies in Texas measles outbreak
A second Texas child died from measles April 3 amid an ongoing outbreak in the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced April 6.
Measles cases exceed 600 nationally with majority in Texas
There are 607 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S., according to the latest data released April 4 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Study: Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns linked to hypertension risk up to 14 years later
A National Institutes of Health study pub
Court strikes down FDA rule on regulating lab-developed tests
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas March 31 ruled that the Food and Drug Administration does not have the authority to regulate laboratory-developed tests.
AHA webpage highlights how hospitals and health systems integrate patient safety
As part of the AHA's Patient Safety Initiative, a dedicated webpage features case studies showing how hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing effective and innovative programs to create a culture of safety, improve staff well-being and connect with their communities.