WHO, EMA, ACOG, and other medical societies: Acetaminophen Remains Safe Option in Pregnancy with no Autism Link The WHO says there is no conclusive scientific evidence that using acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy is linked to autism. The causes of autism remain unclear and are believed to involve multiple factors; increased diagnosis and awareness partly explain […] The post Urgent Updates | September 25, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
September 25, 2025 Headlines HealthTrackRx & Roche: Supporting Urgent Care, Breaking Stigma in Sexual Health We know Urgent Care isn’t just for colds and sprains – it’s on the front lines of sexual health, making STI screening routine, breaking stigma and protecting community well-being. This Sexual Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to recognize UCA sponsors […] The post UCAccess September 25, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
Comparing the Use of Physiotherapy, Shockwave Therapy, Prolotherapy, and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-Year Follow-up. A prospective randomized controlled trial with a 2-year follow-up compared outcomes of four treatments—physiotherapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), prolotherapy, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)—for chronic lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow. Results showed that PRP […] The post Urgent...| Urgent Care Association
Ampicillin-Sulbactam Versus Third-Generation Cephalosporins in Aspiration Pneumonia: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study Researchers analyzed data from nearly 549,000 patients hospitalized with aspiration pneumonia in Japan between 2010 and 2022, using the national inpatient DPC database. Patients treated with ampicillin–sulbactam experienced significantly lower in-hospital mortality—14.6% versus 16.4%—and a reduced incidence of Clostridioides difficile infection—2.0% versus 2.8%...| Urgent Care Association
September 11, 2025 Headlines Leading the Way in Waste Reduction: Join the Movement Urgent Care has always been about fast, effective care—and now, it’s about smart, sustainable care too. Join the Waste Reduction Program, a 12-month initiative designed to help Urgent Care centers reduce red bag/biohazard waste, track cost savings, and share results across the […] The post UCAccess September 11, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
August 28, 2025 Headlines Launching Now: The UCA Content Creator Program No fancy equipment needed. Just your voice, your experience and your passion for Urgent Care. We’re thrilled to introduce something new—and built just for you. The UCA Content Creator Program is officially live! This is your opportunity to: – Share […] The post UCAccess August 28, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
Brain Abnormalities in Children Exposed Prenatally to the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos A longitudinal cohort study of approximately 270 children (ages 6–14) in New York City found that higher prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos was dose-dependently linked to widespread brain changes—including thicker cortical regions, reduced white matter volumes, altered microstructural integrity, and lower cerebral blood flow—as […] The post Urgent Updates | August 28, 2025 first appeared on...| Urgent Care Association
The Effect of Misinformation and Disinformation on Physicians’ Ability to Provide Quality Care More than 60% of surveyed U.S. physicians reported that their patients were influenced by health misinformation or disinformation over the past year, with nearly 90% saying it’s increased compared to five years ago. This influx of inaccurate information is undermining patient safety […] The post Urgent Updates | August 21, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
August 14, 2025 Headlines UCF Educates Students & Residents at AAFP FUTURE The Urgent Care Foundation kicked off its grassroots workforce education at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) FUTURE Conference July 31-August 2. The Conference, designed for residents and students to choose their path, resulted in great exposure for and conversations around Urgent […] The post UCAccess August 14, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
Trends in Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications Over the Past DecadeA Nationwide Study A recent French registry study (2013–2021) observed a total of 55,801 pregnancies with antiseizure medication (ASM) exposure during the first trimester. Over the decade, use of safer ASMs—notably lamotrigine and levetiracetam—rose by ~30%, while exposure to high-risk ASMs like valproate/valpromide fell by […] The post Urgent Updates | August 1, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
Urgent Care Data Data Request Form UCA leads with data to effectively communicate the story of Urgent Care and its unparalleled impact, value, and contributions to the healthcare landscape. Patients cared for in an Urgent Care setting each year 0 + Urgent Care Centers in the U.S. 0 Click to See the Largest/Top 50 Operators| Urgent Care Association -
