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Chicago Shelter Measles Outbreak Cost $8.7 Million in Under Eight Weeks, with Hospital Isolation and Vaccination Driving Costs

A CDC-led study puts a 2024 Chicago shelter measles outbreak at $8.7 million, or $152,636 per case. See where the money went and what it means.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

Nearly 94% of Children 2 and Older Who Died with RSV in Intensive Care Had Complex Chronic Conditions

In U.S. data from 2017 to 2023, nearly 94% of kids 2 and older who died with RSV in the ICU had complex conditions. What it means for families.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

Nearly Three in Four Americans 50 and Older Say They Would Take a Dementia Vaccine, Though None Exists

A JAMA Network Open survey found that 72% of adults 50 and older would likely take a dementia vaccine. None exists yet. What families should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

Marc Kielburger on Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Why Purpose Belongs in the Longevity Conversation

As aging research shifts its focus from how long people live to how long they stay healthy, the Canadian author argues that purpose and connection deserve a place next to exercise and sleep.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Flu Deaths Among Autistic Medicaid Enrollees Ran About 10 Times the Expected Rate as Respiratory Season Nears

Flu deaths among autistic Medicaid enrollees ran about 10.5 times the expected rate in a new study. What caregivers should plan for before flu season.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Sept 11 Responders Developing Dementia Find It Is Not on the Federal Program's Covered Conditions List

Researchers link Ground Zero exposure to early dementia, but the World Trade Center Health Program does not cover it. How conditions are added.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

Families Facing Years Without a Diagnosis Are Turning to Chatbots, and the Early Results Are Uneven

Rare disease patients are using AI to shorten diagnostic odysseys that average years. The published accuracy figures are modest but real.

Medical Daily · Aug 20

A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Cut Calorie Density About 30% and Produced Weight Loss Without Calorie Counting

A JAMA Network Open analysis found a low-fat vegan diet lowered energy density by about 30%, with participants eating the same weight of food.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Nursing Home Study Finds Only Resident Decolonization Reduced Drug-Resistant Bacteria on Skin

A JAMA Network Open study found decolonization cut drug-resistant bacteria on nursing home residents by 59%, while enhanced cleaning added nothing.

Medical Daily · Aug 9

Nursing Home Study Finds Resident Skin Cleansing Cut Superbug Carriage, Extra Room Cleaning Did Not

A JAMA Network Open study found resident decolonization cut superbug carriage 59 percent in nursing homes, while enhanced room cleaning did not.

Medical Daily · Aug 7