Abstinence/Reduction in Illicit Drug Use May Increase Viral Suppression of HIV
Abstinence from the use of illicit drugs including marijuana, cocaine/crack, methamphetamines, and opioids is associated with viral suppression.
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Age, Race, and Genotype Associated With Hepatitis B Envelope Antigen Prevalence
Hepatitis B e antigen prevalence and other hepatitis B virus markers decline with age and differ by race with HBeAg persisting longer among Asian people.
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Trials Meta-Analysis: Comparative Efficacy and Safety
Compared with the live zoster vaccine, adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine had significantly higher vaccine efficacy (VE) against herpes zoster (HZ) and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. There were also no differences in safety between the 2 vaccines, according to a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials published in Vaccine. This systematic review of published randomized…
Factors Associated With Poor Motor Function in Congenital Zika Syndrome
Factors found to affect motor function in congenital Zika syndrome were the presence of severe malformations of cortical development and small head circumference at birth.
Severe Infection Linked With Cardiovascular Disease in People With HIV
Acute infection and cardiovascular disease have demonstrated a time-dependent relationship in people with HIV.
Subspecialty Consultative Care Varies for Patients Enrolled in Medicare
Researchers evaluated the use of subspecialty consultation for Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for nonsurgical conditions, compared payments for consultative and nonconsultative care, and assessed payment differences across hospital referral regions.
TransFLUas Study: Asymptomatic Influenza Transmission in Acute Health Care
A significant number of asymptomatic people shed the influenza virus.
Association Between Antimicrobial Resistance and Climatic Factors in Europe
Climatic factors significantly contribute to the prediction of antimicrobial resistance in different healthcare systems and societies, and climate change may increase the transmission of antimicrobial resistance.
Couple-Based STI Prevention Programs Effective for Men in Community Supervision Programs
A 5-session couple-based intervention for men in community supervision programs and their female sexual partners significantly reduced reported risky sexual behaviors.
Balancing an ED Revenue-Generating Model With Community-Based Health
This case asks how a hospital should balance patients’ health needs with its financial bottom line regarding emergency department utilization.
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