Mumps Causes Quarantine of Over 2200 Immigrant Detainees
More than 2200 people exposed to a mumps outbreak in 2 US immigrant detention facilities have been quarantined,.
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Bronchiolitis Hospitalization in Infancy Predicts More Admissions
More than 1 in 5 infants with a bronchiolitis hospital admission will have a subsequent respiratory-related hospital admission by age 5 years.
AAOS: One-Third of US Children Report Back Pain
One in three children between the ages of 10 and 18 years said they had back pain in the past year.
Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
Elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis.
Ustekinumab Effective as Maintenance Therapy in Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Compared to placebo, treatment with ustekinumab resulted in a significantly greater proportion of adults with moderate to severe UC achieving clinical remission at week 44 (primary endpoint).
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most Americans report having excellent or good health and have a usual place to go for medical care.
Homes With High Ventilation Rates Tied to Respiratory Issues
People living in homes with high average air exchange rates are more likely to report chronic cough, asthma, or asthma-like symptoms..
CDC: 228 Measles Cases Already in 2019
The number of measles cases in the United States increased by 22 since last week and now stands at 228.
Diet Quality in Midlife Not Linked to Later Risk for Dementia
No significant difference in incidence rates for dementia according to measures of diet quality
Parent Perception of E-Cig Safety Varies With Smoking Habits
Parents who both smoke cigarettes and electronic cigarettes are less likely to have smoke-free car and vape-free car or home policies compared with cigarette users.
More Research Is Needed on Essential Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols
Medical interest in enhanced recovery after surgery has strengthened in recent years.
Long-Acting Injectable HIV Regimen Effective in Maintaining Viral Suppression
ViiV Healthcare announced positive 48-week data from the phase 3 ATLAS (N=616) and FLAIR (N=566) studies evaluating a long-acting injectable formulation of cabotegravir + rilpivirine in patients with HIV-1 infection.
Teens of Anti-Vax Parents Fighting to Get Vaccinated
Some teenagers of anti-vaccine parents are taking matters into their own hands, seeking information on how to vaccinate.
Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
Preventing Non-AIDS-Related Comorbidities in Adults Aging With HIV
Interventions to reduce some traditional risk factors can improve the proportion of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.
Racial and Social Disparities in Services for Partners of PLWHIV
There is a significant need for identifying people with HIV infection who are unaware of their infection status and linking them to HIV care.
Odds of Dry Eye Disease Up With Migraine Headache
Patients with migraine headache have increased odds of dry eye disease even after adjustment for confounders
Waiting Room Tool Aids Patient-Physician Communication
Patients who use a simple waiting room tool are more prepared and more likely to begin heir primary care visit by communicating their top priorities.
Stillbirth Risk Up With High Serum Bile Acids in Pregnancy
The risk of stillbirth is increased in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy when serum bile acids concentrations are ≥100 µmol/L or more.
Patterns of Joint Behavior Useful for Juvenile Arthritis Classification
Machine learning algorithm finds nonlocalized joint involvement increases risk for poor outcomes.
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