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Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Emory University,
· George Washington University
This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation …
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Age-Related Racial Disparity in Suicide Rates Among US Youths From 2001 Through 2015
2018
· The Ohio State University,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),
· Carnegie Mellon University
This article examines age-related racial disparity in suicide rates in the US from 2001 to 2015 using CDC data. While overall suicide rates were lower …
A Skill Set for Supporting Displaced Children in Psychological Recovery After Disasters
2017
· University of Oklahoma,
· Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· George Washington University
This review examines intervention practices for helping displaced children, adolescents, and families after natural disasters. It emphasizes enhancing youth resilience, building social connections, and coping …
Epidemiology of Youth Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
2010
· The Ohio State University
The article delves into the pressing issue of adolescent suicide, highlighting recent findings on its epidemiology and risk factors. Notably, the suicide rate among young …
Recognizing a Few of the Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The article describes several diseases that can be prevented with vaccines, such as measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough. It explains the symptoms of these …
Surge Capacity Principles: Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement
2014
· University of Minnesota,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
· George Washington University,
· University of British Columbia,
· Sharp Healthcare,
· Allina Health Care
This article offers consensus recommendations for expanding critical care surge capacity and enhancing intensive care services during disasters or pandemics. It highlights key principles for …
Primary Measles Encephalitis
2020
· The Ohio State University
The article describes a simulation used to help doctors understand how to diagnose and manage measles. It also helps health workers practice their response to …
Pediatric Firearm Violence in America
2024
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This article highlights the serious issue of gun violence affecting children. It describes how firearms are the leading cause of death for kids and provides …
Impact of Prehospital Pain Management on Emergency Department Management of Injured Children
2023
· Hofstra University,
· University of Colorado,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· The Ohio State University,
· Medical College of Wisconsin,
· Baylor College of Medicine
This article describes how giving pain medicine to injured children before they reach the hospital can affect their care in the emergency department. The study …
Healthcare Utilization After Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
2024
· Vanderbilt University,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· George Washington University
This article describes how young people in the US who survive gun injuries face more health problems. It uses a method called propensity score matching …