The Fine Art of Administering a Tuberculin Skin Test
When administered correctly, the Mantoux test can be an invaluable tool for the detection of tuberculosis.
Preventive Medicine
Incidence Trends of Norovirus-Associated Acute Gastroenteritis
Laboratory-confirmed acute gastroenteritis surveillance in the US showed a dynamic prevalence and incidence variability of outpatient and inpatient community-acquired norovirus
Update for Controlling Widespread Hepatitis A Outbreaks
An update to the Health Alert Network advisory that was released in June 2018 was issued by the CDC on March 25th.
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.
Children With Obesity Have Lower Immune Response to Vaccinations
The immune response to vaccinations is lower in children who are obese compared with nonobese children.
Lack of Peds Preventive Care Ups Unplanned Hospital Admissions
Infants and children lacking vaccinations, development checks more likely to be admitted.
Assessing the Evidence of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Diabetes
The substantial burden of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes has led to the exploration of various cardiovascular disease prevention strategies, including the use of aspirin.
More Preventive Care Guidelines Linked to Less Preventive Care Utilization
An increase in guideline-recommended preventive services may be associated with a decrease in patient utilization of each suggested service, which may have a negative impact on patient life expectancy or quality of life.
#DontFryDay: 12 Million Twitter Impressions Spread Message of Sun Safety
Social media is an ideal platform to reach teenagers and young adults to encourage sun safety.
Many Breast Cancer Survivors Do Not Undergo Annual Surveillance
In year 1, 13% did not undergo MRI or mammography; up to 19% by year 5.
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