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Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Recommending pneumococcal vaccination for all 50-year-olds prevents the most disease in underserved minorities and the general population, but the cost exceeds $250,000 per quality-adjusted life-year gained, according to a study published online March 4 in Vaccine.
Wireless Sensor System Feasible for Monitoring Vital Signs in NICU
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Wireless epidermal electronic systems with in-sensor analytics are feasible for use in the neonatal intensive care unit, according to a study published in the March 1 issue of Science.
Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Delaying or withholding antibiotics for older patients with a urinary tract infection is associated with an increase in bloodstream infection and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in The BMJ.
Dietary Monitoring Key to Successful Weight Loss
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The frequency of dietary self-monitoring is significantly associated with weight loss, according to a study published online Feb. 25 in Obesity.
Recommendations Issued for Use of Incretin-Based Meds in Pregnancy
2018 to 2025 Saw Sharp Rise in Postpartum GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use
Eating More Ultraprocessed Foods Heightens Risk for Chronic Diseases
Nutritional Deficiencies Seen in Youth Taking GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health
Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990
Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors