COVID-19, Flu & RSV Vaccination Remains Low in Nursing Homes
According to CDC data, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccination rates are low among nursing home residents early in the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season.
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RSV Vaccination Prevents Hospitalization & Emergency Visits
In adults aged 60 or older, RSV vaccination is effective for preventing associated hospitalizations and ED visits, with similar effectiveness across age groups.
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RSV Hospitalization Rate Highlights Unmet Medical Needs
An estimated one in 20 adults with medically attended RSV are hospitalized, with hospitalizations more likely in high-risk subgroups such as patients with COPD.
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Burden of Lung Cancer in Asian American Women On the Rise
While overall rates of lung cancer are decreasing in the United States, rates among Asian American women are on the rise, especially in never-smokers.
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Disparities Impact Access to Minimally Invasive Surgery for NSCLC
Disparities in minimally invasive surgery for early NSCLC, which impact mortality outcomes, are influenced by demographic and patient-specific factors.
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Plasma Biomarker Predicts Survival in PAH
A study found plasma IgG fucosylation enhanced PAH risk assessment, improving prognostic models and stratifying patients beyond existing biomarkers.
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Caval Approach Impacts Tumor Recurrence Risk After Transplant
Compared with caval sparing, total caval replacement for recipient hepatectomy in liver transplant may protect against post-transplant tumor recurrence.
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Ventilation Heterogeneity Improves With Bronchial Thermoplasty
Bronchial thermoplasty improved symptoms and ventilation heterogeneity in severe asthma, with lasting effects up to 12 months, according to new findings.
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Panel Shows High Sensitivity in MMR Testing for EC
A 2-protein MSH6-PMS2 panel may be a cost-effective, reliable alternative to the 4-protein MMR immunohistochemistry panel in diagnosing MMR deficiency in endometrial cancer.
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Myectomy Safe in Older Patients With Obstructive HCM
Surgical myectomy was safe in older adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy despite varied morphological features and patient characteristics.
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Family History of RP Linked to Disease Severity at Diagnosis
A family history of retinitis pigmentosa significantly increased the odds of presenting with severe disease, particularly for patients with affected siblings.
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Perceived HIV Risk Low Among People Who Inject Drugs
In general, many people who inject drugs perceive themselves to be at a low risk for HIV despite having indications for pre-exposure prophylaxis use.
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BMI Influenced by Time-Related Eating Habits
A study showed that eating time influenced BMI, with later first meals and more eating occasions linked to higher BMI, particularly in premenopausal women.
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Positive Donor HIV Status Non-Inferior in Kidney Transplant for Patients With HIV
In recipients with HIV, kidney transplant from donors with HIV is noninferior to donors without HIV, with similar rates of AEs and complications.
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Liver Transplant Impacts eGFR in Patients With MASH
Liver transplant impacts post-transplant renal function, specifically eGFR, in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.
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Aerobic Activity Reduces Depression in Patients With Cancer
For adults with cancer, physical activity was associated with a small but significant decline in depression versus usual care, control, or no intervention.
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Preteen Screen Time Impacts Adolescent Mental Health
Screen time in preteens is associated with mental health in adolescence, with the strongest association seen for depressive and conduct symptoms.
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Suicidal Ideation After MS Diagnosis Relatively Common
Suicide ideation is relatively common among patients newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, regardless of depression severity.
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Effective Psoriasis Treatment May Curb CV Risk
Early and effective psoriasis treatment may prevent arterial dysfunction and reduce cardiovascular risk even in patients with traditional risk factors.
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NGS Superior to PCR for Detecting EGFR Mutations
Next-generation sequencing outperformed real-time PCR in identifying common and rare EGFR mutations in NSCLC, which could benefit therapy selection.
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