ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
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CDC: Flu Cases Hit 7 Million in the United States
Half of this number went to a doctor, while 69,000 to 84,000 people have been hospitalized.
Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU
Pregnant women admitted to ICU with flu more likely to deliver preterm infants, low birth-weight infants.
Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients
With vaccination, risks reduced for readmission, outpatient visits, fever, clinical evaluations for infection.
Influenza Seroconversion Risk Factors in Adults Hospitalized for Pneumonia
Adults hospitalized for pneumonia who received an influenza vaccination during their stay were less likely to seroconvert if they had diabetes, bacterial detection, baseline seropositive titers for influenza B, or influenza vaccination in the previous season.
American Headache Society Releases Position Statement on Novel Preventive and Acute Migraine Treatments
The American Headache Society has issued updated guidelines on the use of novel preventive and acute treatments for migraine in adults.
Flu Vaccine Cuts Flu-Related Hospitalization in COPD Patients
Flu-positive patients have higher crude mortality and critical illness vs flu-negative patients.
Recent Nasal Preps Less Effective Than Vaccine for Pediatric Influenza
The quadrivalent LAIV4 is less effective than IIV against influenza A/H1N1pdm09 in all pediatric age groups.
In-Hospital Morbidity, Mortality Up With Flu in Heart Failure
Higher incidence seen for in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory failure, acute kidney injury.
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid and/or Aspirin on Colorectal Adenoma Prevention
The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and aspirin were compared alone and in combination against placebo for the prevention of colorectal cancer.
Self-Sampling Strategy to Encourage Screening for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus
Women who used a self-screening assay for high-risk human papillomavirus had similar test results to those who were screened by a clinician.
Food Allergy in Children: A Public Health Concern
The prevalence of food allergy in US children has increased, including the number of emergency department visits as well as severe allergic reaction responses, reflecting a growing public health concern.
Cesarean Delivery Outcomes May Influence Risk for Early Childhood Overweight
Elective cesarean delivery may influence the risk of early childhood overweight.
Study Finds Intrauterine Levonorgestrel Contraceptive System Safe, Effective
A levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine system was found to be safe and effective for pregnancy prevention.
Flu Vaccine Linked to Reduced Risk for Death in Heart Failure
After adjustment for confounders, vaccine linked to lower all-cause, cardiovascular death.
Guidelines for Physical Activity in America
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides recommendations for physical activity that have the potential to reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and several cancers.
Suboptimal Rates of Adherence to Chronic HBV Treatment Guidelines Identified
Adherence to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases criteria for evaluation and treatment of chronic HBV infection was found to be poor in all practice settings assessed.
Stepped-Care Model Beneficial in Pain Management Practices in Primary Care
A stepped-care model of pain management implemented in primary care was successful in increasing the proportion of veteran patients reporting moderate to severe pain, as well as decreasing the use of opioids for pain management.
Influenza Vaccines May Protect Against Lab-Confirmed Influenza-Linked Hospitalization During Pregnancy
For women who are pregnant, influenza vaccines may moderately protect against laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalization.
New CHEST Guideline for Acute Cough Suspicious of Pneumonia or Influenza
The CHEST Expert Cough Panel agreed on cough, dyspnea, pleural pain, sweating, shivers, aches, temperature of ≥38°C, tachypnea, and new and localizing chest examination signs as clinical symptoms as criteria suggestive of pneumonia in outpatient adults.
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