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988 Contacted More Than 16 Million Times From Its Launch to December 2024

Physician's Weekly

31, 2024, 988 was contacted 16,333,707 times nationally, with 11.0 The post 988 Contacted More Than 16 Million Times From Its Launch to December 2024 first appeared on Physician's Weekly. Monthly, state-level data on 988 contact volumes across all modalities were obtained for the 30 months after the launch of 988. Of all contacts, 70.1,

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BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Dumbbells After Injury Reports

Physician's Weekly

BowFlex filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. But the CPSC says the adjustable design may pose a safety hazard. The recalled units include 3.7 million sets sold by Nautilus Inc., which changed its name to BowFlex in 2023, CBS News reported.

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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Physician's Weekly

In 2024, the NIH funded six short-term research projects totaling over $1 million. “NIH is working to ensure that the people of East Palestine and the surrounding communities are listened to, cared for, and get the answers they deserve,” said NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya.