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
The Impact of Point-of-Care Testing for Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis on Antibiotic Prescribing and Patient Health Outcomes in Outpatient Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials A recent systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized controlled trials examined the effect of point‑of‑care (POC) testing for Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) in patients presenting […] The post Urgent Updates | July 31, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
July 31, 2025 Headlines Introducing The Manager’s Playbook – Real Leadership Lessons You’re not alone. The Manager’s Playbook is a 27-episode series packed with real stories and practical advice from Urgent Care leaders who’ve been in your shoes. Whether you’re a new manager or aspiring to be one, this series will help you lead with […] The post UCAccess July 31, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Among Adolescents This JAMA study found a significant increase in ED visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) among U.S. adolescents between 2013 and 2021. The rise in CHS cases paralleled the increasing legalization and use of cannabis in this age group. CHS was more common in older teens […] The post Urgent Updates | July 24, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
First-Trimester Antibiotic Use for Urinary Tract Infection and Risk of Congenital Malformations The use of certain antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) during the first trimester of pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations. In this cohort study of first-trimester antibiotic exposure, the risk of any malformation, severe cardiac malformation, […] The post Urgent Updates | July 17, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
July 17, 2025 Headlines UCF Announces New Officers and Trustees The Urgent Care Foundation is excited to introduce our new Board of Trustees as we continue our mission of enabling Urgent Care viability by educating and empowering the healthcare workforce, patients and payers. 2025-2027 Officers President: Andrea Malik RoePresident and Co-Founder, CRH HealthcareLeading with strategic vision and a deep […] The post UCAccess July 17, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
Higher Levels of PrEP Use Associated with Reduction in HIV Diagnoses Findings from a CDC study showing that increased use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is strongly linked to a decline in new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. Between 2012 and 2022, as PrEP use rose significantly—especially among men who have sex with men—HIV diagnoses dropped […] The post Urgent Updates | July 10, 2025 first appeared on Urgent Care Association.| Urgent Care Association
July 3, 2025 Headlines Meet the New Voice of Inside Urgent Care - New Episode Out Now! Big changes are happening at Inside Urgent Care! In this special episode, we're passing the mic as we welcome a brand-new host, Cassandra Barnette Donnelly, DO! You will hear more about her work, her vision for the podcast and| Urgent Care Association -
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