AHA: About 1 in 3 With ASCVD Not Receiving Flu Shot
Vaccine coverage significantly lower among non-Hispanic blacks, those with lower education, income.
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CHEST: Flu Shots Benefit Patients Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Study shows that in-hospital influenza vaccination may lower costs, risk for readmission or death.
Clinically Important Zoonotic Diseases Part 1: Influenza and Salmonella
The One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization workshop, organized jointly by the United States CDC, US Department of Agriculture, and US Department for the Interior, recently reported a list of 8 top zoonotic diseases of national concern.
Patients With T2DM Who Have Flu More Likely to Be Hospitalized
Mortality risk for flu-related hospitalizations lower for those with vs without type 2 diabetes.
CDC: Seasonal Influenza Viruses Circulating in Southern Hemisphere
Influenza A(H3) predominating in many regions in Southern Hemisphere; influenza activity low in US.
Fecal Microbiota Transplant in the Treatment of Obesity
The human gut microbiota has been identified as a metabolic organ having a significant effect on host metabolism.
Survey: Many US Adults Not Planning to Get Flu Vaccine
Vaccine knowledge and anticipated rates of vaccination even lower for pneumococcal disease.
Forced Sexual Initiation Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes for Women
Investigators aimed to analyze whether forced sexual initiation resulted in adverse health outcomes among US women.
USPSTF Updates Screening Recommendations for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
The USPSTF has made updates to the 2008 recommendations on screening for and treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant and nonpregnant persons.
Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis
Women with endometriosis who experience chronic pelvic pain may benefit from botulinum toxin injections to reduce muscle spasms.
Sweet Drinks, Bitter Consequences: Soft Drink Consumption and Mortality
Does soft drink consumption increase the risk of mortality?
Assessing Efficacy, Cost-Effectiveness of Herpes Zoster Vaccination
Researchers sought to compare the effectiveness and cost-savings of the recombinant subunit zoster vaccine with that of the live attenuated zoster vaccine in individuals aged ≥50 years.
Blood Biomarkers Detect Brain Injury Following Trauma
Investigators assessed whether glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase may be effective biomarkers for detecting concussive, subconcussive, and nonconcussive injuries in pediatric and adult patients with normal mental status following trauma.
Acute Lipoid Pneumonia in Adults Who Used Marijuana Oils in E-Cigarettes
After recent use of marijuana oils in e-cigarettes, 5 patients in North Carolina were diagnosed with acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
USPSTF Issues Recs on Using Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Meds
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued final recommendations on the use of medications for primary prevention of breast cancer.
Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications.
US Sesame Allergy Incidence and Severity
What are the current prevalence, severity, and clinical characteristics associated with sesame allergy in the United States?
Legislation Passed in Missouri Increases Autonomy for Physician Assistants
Senate Bill 514 will allow physician assistants to practice with more physician collaboration and less physician supervision.
Pediatric Cough and Cold Medicine Recommendations, 2002-2015
Investigators studied trends in cough and cold medicine for children, comparing physician recommendations for antihistamines.
Completion Rates of Recommended Vaccines Lower for Preemies
Rate of completion lower for 7-vaccine series by 19 months and 36 months of age.
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