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Herpes Zoster Recombinant Vaccine Seems Most Effective

posted November 8th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The herpes zoster adjuvant recombinant subunit vaccine may be more effective than the live attenuated vaccine, though it is associated with an increased risk for adverse events at the injection site, according to a review published online Oct. 25 in The BMJ.

Excess Gestational Weight Gain Not Better for Child Bone Health

posted November 7th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Among women who are under/normal weight, gestational weight gain is associated with slightly increased bone measures in offspring at age 7 years, but there is no effect for overweight/obese mothers, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

Blood Donations Exceeded Demand After Las Vegas Shooting

posted November 6th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Nearly 500 blood components were transfused in the first 24 hours following the Las Vegas shooting on Oct. 1, 2017, while more than 800 units of blood were donated in the immediate aftermath, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Pressure Ulcer Rates Only Decreasing for Less Severe Sores

posted November 6th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers is much lower based on administrative data than chart review data, and decreases in incidence appear to be only seen with less severe sores, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Health Affairs.