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September 2025

Survey: Depression, loneliness surge among young and low-income adults

Editor's Note Depression rates in the US remain at historic highs, affecting more than 47 million adults, with young people and lower-income households experiencing the sharpest increases, a Gallup survey published on September 9 reports. The latest survey shows 18.3% of adults currently report having or being treated for depression,…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 18, 2025
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Kansas nurses warn licensing board’s rules leave them vulnerable to career-ending penalties

Editor's Note Nurses in Kansas are raising alarms that the state’s licensing system is punishing them for minor mistakes and lapses, leaving many unable to work, according to a series of reports by KWCH between August 27 and September 12. Lawmakers are now pressing the Kansas State Board of Nursing…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 17, 2025
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CDC projects hospitalization burden for 2025–2026 respiratory season

Editor's Note The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects that COVID-19, influenza, and RSV will together drive a similar level of peak hospitalizations this fall and winter compared to last season, according to a CDC August 25 outlook. The assessment, updated every 2 months, provides a baseline for…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 17, 2025
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Hospital complaints surge as oversight gaps leave patients frustrated

Editor's Note Patient complaints against hospitals have skyrocketed, rising 79% in just 5 years and topping 14,500 in fiscal year 2024, HealthLeaders September 12 reports. The surge reflects not only mounting dissatisfaction with care experiences but also systemic oversight delays that leave concerns unaddressed, fueling mistrust in hospitals. The Centers…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 17, 2025
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Ambulatory general surgery safe for older adults when patients are carefully selected

Editor's Note Older age alone should not exclude patients from ambulatory general surgery. A retrospective study published in Cureus on August 27 found that patients over 75 undergoing short-stay general surgical procedures experienced complication and reintervention rates comparable to younger peers, despite higher comorbidity and anesthetic risk scores. The analysis…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 16, 2025
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Outpatient artificial disc replacement proves safe, efficient, game-changing for spine surgery

Editor's Note Artificial disc replacement (ADR) no longer requires a hospital stay. In one of the largest analyses to date, a California surgical team reviewed 1,043 outpatient ADR cases over 6 years and found zero immediate hospital transfers, zero transfusions, and every patient discharged home in under 24 hours, LA…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 16, 2025
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Study identifies risk factors for PE and DVT after ambulatory surgery

Editor's Note Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are rare after same-day surgeries, but when they occur, they carry high risks of death and readmission. According to Anesthesiology News May 12, a University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center analysis of more than 1.1 million outpatient procedures found an…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 16, 2025
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Surgical patients see better outcomes but face longer hospital stays, AHA and Vizient report finds

Editor's Note Hospitalized surgical patients in 2024 were nearly 20% more likely to survive than expected compared to 2019, according to an August 5 analysis from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Vizient. The report credits safety improvements such as reductions in infections, falls, and major complications, even as surgical…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 16, 2025
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Study shows new nurses need a year to be ready for independent practice

Editor's Note Most newly licensed nurses require about 12 months before they can practice autonomously, a HealthLeaders September 8 analysis reports. The article highlights findings from a recent National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) study of 200 nurses, 74% of whom reported that a full year was necessary…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 16, 2025
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FDA flags device recalls while clearing new technologies for surgery, critical care

Editor's Note The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued multiple high-risk medical device recalls in recent weeks, mid-September FDA announcements report. On August 21, Medline alerted customers that some of its convenience kits contain recalled Medtronic DLP Left Heart Vent Catheters. These catheters, used in cardiopulmonary bypass, may fail…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 16, 2025
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