Cognitive decline and household firearm storage among older adults
JAMA Internal Medicine
About The Study: This study found that unsecure firearm storage was more common among those with subjective cognitive decline than among those without, although this observation may be driven by differences in storage status by sex, age, veteran status, and presence of children in the home. Existing clinical guidance recommends assessing firearm access and promoting secure storage for patients with cognitive symptoms; the results of this study suggest these recommendations are not yet reflected in household practices.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kelsey M. Conrick, PhD, MPH, email kmc621@uw.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.0505)
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Hospital-based shootings in the US, 2000-2024
JAMA Network Open
About The Study:
This systematic review found that hospital-based shootings in the U.S. have increased steadily over the past 25 years, representing an intersection between broader national trends in workplace and firearm violence. Large hospitals, those in the U.S. South, and hospitals in urban communities are particularly at-risk settings. These findings underscore the need for hospital-specific prevention strategies, including consideration of weapons screening technology, alongside broader societal efforts to address rising firearm violence.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Sarayna S. McGuire, MD, MS, email McGuire.Sarayna@mayo.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.10552)
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