Increase in Medical Exemptions From Immunization in California
Increase in percent of MEs in first year following bill eliminating personal belief exemption
Care Process Use Linked to Reduced S. Aureus Mortality
Use of evidence-based care processes in routine care linked to reduced S. aureus bacteremia mortality
New Referral Pathway Cuts Palliative Radiotherapy Wait
Use of an advanced practice radiation therapist also reduces number of visits needed
Sudden Cardiac Arrest After Food Linked to Brugada Syndrome
9-year-old had a sudden cardiac attack while eating large hot dog, was diagnosed with the condition
USPSTF Recommends Amblyopia Screening for 3- to 5-Year-Olds
Inadequate evidence is available to assess benefits and harms of screening in those younger than 3
Re-Analysis Shows Screening Reduces Prostate CA Mortality
In re-analysis, screening conferred 7 to 9 percent reduction in risk in ERSPC and PLCO trials
PrEP Adherence Decreases Over Time in Adolescent MSM
Findings in diverse sample of adolescent men who have sex with men who are at risk for HIV
More Research Needed for Vitamin D’s Cardiac Effect in PCI
Little effect on cardiac biomarker levels; significant effect on mean difference in CK-MB, hs-CRP
Dupilumab Improves Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis
Correlation for QoL scores with changes in efficacy outcomes, including eczema area and severity index
Perception of Nursing Home Safety Varies by Employee Type
Administrators consistently perceive better safety culture than clinical staff
