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Live Zoster Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events
In a recent study, protective association lasted for up to eight years, with greatest reduction seen at two to three years postvaccination
Scalable Symptom Monitoring Intervention May Up Asthma-Related QoL in Subgroup of Adults
Increase in quality of life did not reach threshold for minimally important change, but scalable symptom monitoring may benefit those with low levels of activation
False-Negative Rate High for Seated Saline Suppression Test for Primary Aldosteronism
Overlap in post-SSST aldosterone concentrations measured between treatment responders and nonresponders
Ultra-Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Noninferior for Prostate Cancer
UHF noninferior to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for men with intermediate- to high-risk localized disease
Changing Trends Seen in Psychotherapy in Outpatient Mental Health Care
Role of psychotherapy increasing in mental health care, while use of psychotropic meds without psychotherapy decreasing
Increase in Nicotine Pouch Use Seen Among U.S. High School Students
From 2023 to 2024, no significant change seen in use of e-cigarette products
Female Ophthalmology Trainees Perform Fewer Cataract Procedures During Residency
Female residents and those with underrepresented in medicine status report fewer total procedures
Study IDs Trends in 2015 to 2023 Mortality for Chronic Liver Disease
Increasing trend in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease-related mortality steeper than that for alcohol-related liver disease mortality
Nirsevimab Effective for Reducing Burden of RSV in Infants
Nirsevimab associated with lower odds of RSV-related hospitalization, ICU admission, lower respiratory tract infection incidence
Depressive Symptoms Increased for U.S. Adults During Pandemic
Significantly larger increase seen in prevalence of depressive symptoms in adults aged 20 to 44 years versus those aged 65 years or older
