Children’s Vaccine Patterns Mainly Classified as Recommended
23 percent of children's vaccination patterns classified as alternate, with limited shots, skipping series
Racial/Ethnic Disparity Seen for Stroke in Dialysis Patients With A-Fib
Rates of stroke higher for minority dialysis patients with a-fib partly due to lower anticoagulant use
Purdue Launches Ad Campaign for OxyContin Claims
The $23.8 million ad campaign has been approved by a bankruptcy judge
Most Doctors Perceive Benefits of Vaccines for Children Program
Eighty-six percent of pediatricians report participating in VFC and most have never considered stopping
Major Malformations Up With Macrolide Prescribing in Pregnancy
Macrolide prescribing during any trimester linked to increased risk for genital malformations
Longer Hormone Therapy Tied to Less Muscle Loss in Menopause
In large study of postmenopausal women, sarcopenia lower in participants with history of prolonged HT
QOL Similar After Surgery, Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
No difference seen in satisfaction for patients after successful antibiotic treatment versus appendectomy
Vaccine Effectiveness 45 Percent for Flu Virus Linked to ARI
Estimated VE 50 percent against influenza B/Victoria viruses, 37 percent against influenza A(H1N1)pdm009
Out-of-Pocket Costs Impact Neurologic Medication Adherence
Increased OOP costs tied to lower adherence in those with dementia, on gabapentinoids for neuropathy
More Side Effects Seen With Guideline-Recommended Chlorthalidone
No cardiovascular benefits found with chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension treatment
