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Low Levels of Flu Reported in U.S. From May to October
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From May 20 to Oct. 13, 2018, low levels of influenza activity were reported in the United States, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In an effort to cut high drug costs, the prices paid by Medicare for certain prescription drugs would be based on those in other advanced industrial nations, according to a proposal announced Oct. 25 by the Trump administration.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Recs Cause Confusion Among Docs
by modernClinician Editorial Team
While primary care physicians overwhelmingly recommend pneumococcal vaccines, there is a gap in their knowledge of how to implement related vaccine recommendations, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Oxygen Saturation Should Not Top 96 Percent in Acutely Ill
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For acutely ill patients, an oxygen saturation of no more than 96 percent should be maintained, according to a clinical practice guideline published online Oct. 24 in the BMJ.
Poor Mental Health Tied to Premature Heart Disease
Autism Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Cardiometabolic Disease
Cardiovascular Hospitalization Increased After Sepsis Hospitalization
Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Increased for Patients With Celiac Disease
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