Tag: CDC

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CDC Reports on Mental Health Struggles Amongst Healthcare Workers

Approximately 45.6% of health workers reported feeling burnout often or very often in 2022.

CDC Awards $279M to 49 States for Overdose Prevention

These funds will help states and communities respond more quickly, effectively, and equitably to prevent overdose death and injury.

Clinical Insights

CDC Publishes Chronic Pain Report

Approximately 21% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2021, with greater prevalence among certain demographics.

This Month's Must Read

CDC Reports on Psychosocial Impacts on Construction Injuries

Psychosocial factors can increase the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders and substance abuse.

Clinical Developments

CDC Publishes Updated Opioid Guidelines

An update to the 2016 guidelines has been issued, promoting greater flexibility for individualized patient-centered care.

Clinical Insights

Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths on the Rise

A new report from the CDC found that 10% of overdose deaths in 2019-2020 involved gabapentin.

Opioid Developments

CDC to Update Opioid Guideline

Proposed changes are open to public comment until April 11th.

Clinical Insights

CDC Updates Isolation and Quarantine Period for COVID-19

New five-day rules are recommended, with variation depending upon vaccination status.

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster Shots on the Way

The Pfizer vaccine receives full FDA approval, while a new EUA authorizes booster shots for certain populations.

Medmonitor

FDA and CDC: Vaccinated Adults Will Not Need COVID-19 Booster Shots

A joint statement announces that at this time, vaccinated adults are protected from the Delta variant.

Medmonitor

FDA and CDC Recommend Resuming Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

After reviewing six rare cases of blood clots after 7 million doses, current data indicates the vaccine is safe.

Clinical Insights

American Medical Association Asks CDC to Revise Opioid Guidelines

The AMA suggests that prescription medications are no longer a significant factor in the opioid epidemic, and that opioid prescription limits should change.

Opioid Marketing Tied to Higher Prescribing and Overdose

A new JAMA study finds that increased county-level opioid marketing was tied to elevated overdose mortality.

This Month's Must Read

The Opioid Crisis: Our Defining Moment

Healthesystems’ clinical leaders comment on the collective responsibility of healthcare entities, providers, and legislators to increase efforts that will help stem opioid overprescribing, misuse and overdose.

Clinical Insights

IQVIA Reports on Global Oncology Trends

Global spending on cancer therapies now exceeds $133 billion.

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