Addressing Parents’ Concerns Improves Influenza Immunization Rates
Implementation of an influenza immunization program increased vaccinations rates from 44% to 57% the following year.
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AGS Survey Reveals Mixed Opinions on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Researchers administered a survey to members of the American Geriatrics Society to better understand their views on physician-assisted suicide.
Evaluation of Trivalent vs Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine for Influenza B
Despite the higher effectiveness of the quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine against the added B virus lineage, trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine.
The Impact of Weight Loss on Migraine Characteristics in Patients With Obesity
Among patients with obesity and migraine, weight loss is associated with reduction of migraine frequency, pain severity, and attack duration and disability.
Vitamin D Status May Affect Spinal Degenerative Disease, Back Pain in Older Women
Severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to lumbar degenerative disease and low back pain in postmenopausal women.
Vaccine Effectiveness 45% for Flu Virus Linked to ARI
The overall vaccine effectiveness against any influenza virus associated with medically attended ARI is 45% for the current season.
Effects of Nurse Navigation on Colorectal Screening Rates and Perceptions
The positive influence of nurse navigation program on CRC screenings rates and barriers was demonstrated by a team of researchers in Turkey.
Hospital-Based Palliative Care Reduces End-of-Life ICU Stays
Implementation of hospital-based palliative care service was associated with a 10% reduction in ICU use, lowering healthcare costs and improving quality of death for terminal patients.
Metabolic Syndrome Severity Associated With Sleep Quality in Adolescents With PCOS
Metabolic syndrome is associated with poorer sleep in girls with polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity.
Burden of Clostridioides difficile Infection in the United States Grows
Researchers sought to identify the incidence of hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection and its associated length of stay in the United States.
Wearable Device Data May Help Predict Flu-Like Illness Patterns
Fitbit data significantly improved prediction of influenza-like illness in top 5 states with most users.
Patient Refusal of Observation Following Naloxone Resuscitation: An Ethical, Clinical Dilemma
Following resuscitation with naloxone, clinicians commonly recommend an observation period to monitor for rebound apnea and other symptoms. Patient refusal of this recommendation is common, although rarely discussed in the literature.
Oseltamivir Reduces Recovery Time for Flu-Like Illness in European Study
Oseltamivir may reduce recovery time for primary care patients with influenza-like illness, especially for older, sicker patients with comorbidities.
Discordance Between ART Prescribing Practices and Guidelines in Pregnant Women
Data published in JAMA Network Open suggest that prescribing practices for ART in pregnant women living with HIV in the US do not align optimally with national guidelines.
Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2020
The Mediterranean Diet was ranked as the best diet overall for 2020, according to new rankings released by US News and World Report.
Updated Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis Released
In addition to a panel of experts, for the first time, the guideline was developed with the help of patients, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making.
Pneumococcal Vaccine in Older Adults: A Primary Care Approach to Increasing Uptake
Because of low vaccination rates, approximately 5.6 million cases of community-acquired pneumonia occur in the United States annually.
Too Few Women Receive Influenza and Tdap Vaccines During Pregnancy, CDC Says
Only 1 in 3 mothers-to-be receive both influenza and Tdap vaccines, according to a CDC report.
AHA: About 1 in 3 With ASCVD Not Receiving Flu Shot
Vaccine coverage significantly lower among non-Hispanic blacks, those with lower education, income.
Do EHRs Properly Match Physical Examinations in the ER?
Electronic health records may not correctly reflect review of systems and physical examination observations made by emergency physicians.
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