Influenza continues to be on the rise. Influenza-related hospitalizations increased by 53.7% and now are associated with 6.8% of all hospitalizations. For kids aged 4 and younger and adults aged 65 and older, the current rate of influenza-related hospitalizations is...
The start of a new year can be a time for fresh beginnings and new resolutions. Yet for many, it also brings a renewed struggle with anxiety and depression. The cold, dark days of winter, combined with post-holiday stress and lingering financial pressures, can make...
Mental health prescribing remained relatively stable since 2018. Prescription rates for antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics peaked between 2020 and 2022 but have since stabilized or slightly declined compared to 2018 rates. Anxiolytic prescriptions...
Authors: Patricia J. Rodriguez, PhD, MPH ⊕Truveta, Inc, Bellevue, WA , Vincent Zhang ⊕Healthcare Transformation Institute, Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Samuel Gratzl,...
Overall, the rate of hospitalizations associated with respiratory viruses increased 3-fold between the end of November and end of December (209.2% increase). Respiratory viruses now are associated with 9.3% of all hospitalizations. Rates of influenza-associated...
In the world of medical research, data drives discovery. But until recently, nearly 80% of data relevant to research has been hidden in clinical notes. These notes include detailed observations, symptoms, and treatment plans that are absent from the structured data...
