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International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock
2024
· University of Zurich,
· The University of Queensland,
· University of Washington,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This article discusses new criteria for identifying sepsis and septic shock in children, called the Phoenix Sepsis Score. It was developed by experts using data …
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Impact of a Predefined Hospital Mass Casualty Response Plan in a Limited Resource Setting with No Pre-Hospital Care System
2015
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Aga Khan University
This article describes how a hospital in South Asia handled a mass casualty event after a car bomb explosion. With no pre-hospital care system, the …
Polio and the Polio Vaccine
2025
· Johns Hopkins University
This podcast episode from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is about polio and the polio vaccine. It explains how vaccines have helped …
Bird Flu Is Raising Red Flags Among Health Officials
2025
· Johns Hopkins University
This webpage and podcast describe concerns about bird flu, or H5N1, which has caused a death in Louisiana. The virus is mutating and could become …
Vaccines 101: The Basics of Vaccines and Vaccination
2025
· Johns Hopkins University
This podcast episode features Dr. Arturo Casadevall and Dr. Josh Sharfstein talking about vaccines, how they work, and why there isn't an HIV vaccine yet. …
How Serious is Bird Flu?
2025
· Johns Hopkins University
This page describes the spread of bird flu in the U.S., with a recent human death raising concerns. The virus, H5N1, is infecting birds, cows, …
A 6-Month-Old With Vaccine-Hesitant Parents
2014
· Seattle Children's Hospital
The article discusses the ethical challenges faced by pediatricians dealing with vaccine-hesitant parents, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations in preventing diseases. It presents a case …
Disaster Preparedness for Dialysis Patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital
2023
· Seattle Children's Hospital
The document is about being ready for disasters if you or your child needs dialysis at Seattle Children’s Hospital. It describes how to prepare for …
The Impact of Climate Change Induced Natural Disasters on Healthcare: Rethinking Intravenous Fluids
2024
· Rowan University,
· MaineHealth Maine Medical Center,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Rutgers University
The article describes how climate change-related natural disasters, like hurricanes, disrupt healthcare supply chains, causing shortages of intravenous (IV) fluids. It suggests using IV fluids …
The Latest in RSV Protection for Kids: An Antibody Treatment Called Beyfortus
2023
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes a new drug called Beyfortus that helps protect babies and toddlers from RSV, a virus causing serious illness in young children. Approved …