New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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Newly Approved Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Provides Better Value, Lower Costs
The new recombinant zoster vaccine features a lower cost-effectiveness ratio than other recommended adult vaccines.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
Worse Outcomes in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Linked to Higher FGF21 Levels
Patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia with higher levels of fibroblast growth factor-21 may have higher mortality rates and longer hospitalizations.
Hospital Infections Increase 30-Day Readmission Rates in Patients With Stroke
Investigators examined the effect of common infections such as urinary tract infections, sepsis, and pneumonia on >300,000 patients with ischemic stroke.
Greater Temporal Summation of Pain in HIV With Chronic Pain
Individuals with HIV and chronic pain may have greater temporal summation of pain compared with healthy individuals or those with HIV but no chronic pain.
Dengue Vaccine Presents Solutions and Backlash in Dengue-Endemic Regions
The principles of “trolleyology” can be used to understand hesitancy among certain individuals to vaccinate against the Dengue virus.
Shared Concerns Regarding Living Organ Donation in HIV
Concerns and motivations regarding living donor status in people with HIV should be assessed by physicians and independent living donor advocates.
Standardized Funder Policies Will Improve Transparency in Clinical Trials
Research findings suggest the need for greater adherence to a standardized set of policies aimed at improving transparency among clinical trial funders.
Healthy Research Volunteers Require a Unique, Specific Compensation Model
Volunteers for clinical research are “renting” out their bodies to help discover how the human body reacts to a device, drug, or therapeutic strategy.
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