Articles tagged with Traumatic Injury
The USPSTF recommends against routine screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in asymptomatic adults and those with unrecognized symptoms. OSA is linked to various adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment.
A new study finds that working-age people who survive serious traumatic injuries face a lasting financial burden, with higher rates of medical debt in collections and bankruptcy. The study suggests that restructuring health insurance plans to reduce or cap cost-sharing for highly necessary trauma care could help alleviate this issue.
Survival rates for in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest events have increased significantly between 2000 and 2021. Children with a history of cardiovascular disease showed slower improvement in survival rates compared to those without a history of CVD.
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium 2022 found that ICU evaluations prior to cardiac arrest improved survival rates by 15% among Black adults. This study analyzed data from over 28,000 adults who experienced cardiac arrest between 2000 and 2021.
Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital found that Black and Hispanic women are most likely to face functional limitations after a traumatic injury. The study identified that these disparities are largely driven by the intersection of being female, minority, and experiencing trauma.
A recent OSU study found that traumatic injury rates among outdoor workers in Oregon's agricultural and construction sectors are significantly higher during periods of high heat. The study examined 92,000 injury claims from 2009-2018 and found a strong association between heat index above 75 degrees and increased risk of injury.