Info Via Social Media Apps May Increase Vaccine Acceptance
Infants of mothers with the apps more likely to be up-to-date on their vaccines in first 200 days of life
Influenza Vaccines in Pediatric ERs Likely Cost-Effective
Vaccinating all patients saves $33.51 per flu case averted, averages 27 fewer cases per 1,000 patients
Intensity of Exercise Affects Impact on Mortality Risk
Findings support recommendation of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity
ACR: Temporary Cessation of MTX Ups Flu Shot Immunogenicity
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking a stable dose of methotrexate
Pricing Interventions Increase Sales, Intake of Healthy Foods
Also linked to reduced purchasing and consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages
Driving Impairment Warnings Often Not Given With Rx Meds
For most drug categories, those who do receive warnings perceive higher risk of impaired driving
October 2017 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for October 2017. This roundup includes the...
Hepatitis B Viral Load, Surface Antigen May ID Liver Cancer Risk
Increased risk of liver cancer linked to hepatitis B DNA, surface antigen in a dose-response manner
Promising Pneumonia Vaccine Under Development
Animal tests showed an immune response to 72 of the 90-plus known strains of S. pneumoniae
CMS Launches Initiative to Examine Impact of Regulations
Officials set to travel country gathering information on impact of their regulations on physicians
