Higher BMI Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19
Results from a retrospective study found that obesity in men and younger patients with COVID-19 was associated with an increased risk for death.
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ACP: US Response to COVID-19 Identifies Inequalities in Health Care System
The American College of Physicians statement outlines how the “status quo” created health inequalities and prevented the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and outlines steps on how to move forward.
HPV Vaccine Toolkit Increases Vaccination Rates in Primary Care
The purpose of this project is to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the 4 Pillars Practice Transformation Program to increase uptake of the HPV vaccine among pediatric patients.
Disparities Identified in Risk of COVID-19 Among Race, Household Income
Researchers sought to identify disparities in risk to prevent, identify, and treat COVID-19-related severe illness and limit diverging outcomes for vulnerable subgroups.
Interim AHA Guidelines for Reducing COVID-19 Transmission During Resuscitation in Pediatric Care
The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics have released interim guidance for resuscitation care for pediatric patients with known or suspected COVID-19.
Addressing Parents’ Concerns Improves Influenza Immunization Rates
Implementation of an influenza immunization program increased vaccinations rates from 44% to 57% the following year.
Study Finds No Risk of Coronavirus in Offspring Born to Infected Mothers
Researchers sought to evaluate the clinical characteristics of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease in pregnancy and assess transmission potential of the infection to newborns.
Demographic Differences Identified in Missed, Kept Visits for HIV Care
Researchers sought to evaluate differences for missed-visit compared to kept-visit measures among different subgroups of people living with HIV.
Delafloxacin Effectively Treats Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia in Patients With Diabetes
Researchers conducted a Phase 3 trial of patients with community acquired bacterial pneumonia and diabetes to compare delafloxacin treatment with moxiflocacin.
Influence of Trust and Proximity to Outbreaks on Vaccination Beliefs
Researchers sought to identify whether proximity to a measles outbreak and trust in government medical organizations influence an individual’s attitudes regarding vaccination.
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