16 Illnesses, One Death Reported From Listeria in Deli Meat, Cheese
Many of the 16 who got sick are of Eastern European background or speak Russian and ate food from deli counters
Antiepileptic Med Use Increasing in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
The two most common, valproic acid and gabapentin, being used in clinically distinct ways
Remote Program Beneficial for Management of HTN, Cholesterol
Significant reductions seen in blood pressure and LDL-C at six and 12 months for patients enrolled in remote program
Voters in Four States Move to Safeguard Abortion Rights
Voters in three states approved measures to protect abortion rights; Kentucky voters rejected amendment saying there was no right to abortion
Infant Head-Shaping Pillows Are Useless and Dangerous to Baby, FDA Warns
Health care providers should discourage the use of infant head-shaping pillows and educate patients about the risks
Pfizer Study Reveals Big Rise in Immunity From COVID-19 Booster
FDA says findings affirm its decision to approve the booster without human testing based on experience with a similarly tweaked vaccine
Routine Vaccination Coverage Decreased in 2021 Worldwide
Coverage levels for three doses of DTP-containing vaccine, measles-containing vaccine down to lowest levels since 2008
Telehealth Tied to Higher Buprenorphine Retention
Substantial number of Veterans Health Administration patients received buprenorphine from phone-only telehealth
Pandemic Babies May Face Communication Impairment
But overall neurodevelopment not changed by the COVID-19 pandemic
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
