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USPSTF: Do Not Start Daily Aspirin to Prevent CVD in Older Adults

The USPSTF recommends that the decision to initiate low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of CVD events should be individualized among those aged 40 to 59 years.

Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Low

Only 1 in 4 people who could benefit from medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receives treatment.

Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Lower Risk for Lung Cancer, Mortality in COPD Patients

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Naveed Saleh

Investigators examined the relationship between low-dose aspirin and incidence of lung cancer in patients with COPD.

The Six Moments of Harm Reduction in Injection Drug Use: A Novel Educational Tool for Clinicians

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the effectiveness of the Six Moments of Harm Reduction, an educational tool for clinicians designed to improve knowledge on harm reduction and injection-associated infections.

Recommendations Updated for Recombinant Zoster Vaccine

Recommendations have been updated for use of the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) for prevention of herpes zoster and related complications among immunocompromised adults aged 19 years and older.

Flu Vaccine May Not Protect Against Main Flu Strain

This season’s flu vaccine may do little to prevent infection with the main circulating virus strain because the strain has changed since the vaccine was developed.

Update on the Safety and Efficacy of MMR/MMRV Vaccines in Pediatric Patients

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to assess the effectiveness, safety, and adverse effects associated with the measles-mumps-rubella and varicella vaccines in children aged 15 years and younger.

N95 Respirators vs Surgical Masks for Protection Against Viral Respiratory Illnesses

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of N95 respirators vs surgical masks in protecting against viral respiratory illness transmission.

Effect of a National Human Papillomavirus Immunization Program on Cervical Cancer Incidence

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers conducted a study to determine the effect of a national human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program on the incidence of cervical cancer and grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among young women in England.

Quitting at Younger Age Cuts Most Smoking-Associated Cancer Mortality Risk

Starting to smoke at any age linked to increased cancer mortality rate ratio, with increased rate ratio for starting at younger age.

Comparison of 3 Preventive Tuberculosis Therapies in Patients With HIV Infection

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Madison Heck, MPH, CHES

Researchers conducted a randomized trial that compared the effects of 3 treatment regimens for the prevention of tuberculosis infection among individuals with HIV infection currently taking antiretroviral therapy.

Occurence of Environmental Shedding of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus During Appointments Outside of Patient Rooms

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Rita Aghjayan

Researchers conducted a cohort study to assess the frequency at which environmental shedding of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus occurs during inpatient and outpatient appointments.

Recall of Philips Breathing Machines Affects Millions of Americans

A recall of more than a dozen types of Philips breathing machines because of potential cancer risks has millions of Americans struggling to find replacements to deal with sleep disorders, breathing problems, and respiratory emergencies.c

Many Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Harbor Misconceptions About Vaccinations

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Jessica Nye, PhD

A team of researchers surveyed patients with multiple sclerosis to determine if influenza vaccine uptake would not meet public health targets.

Long-Term Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Effective Treatment for Aortic Graft Infection

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Jessica Nye, PhD

This retrospective cohort analysis focuses on the role of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in the management of aortic vascular graft infections after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.

Screening Does Not Reduce Ovarian, Tubal Cancer Deaths

Annual screening of postmenopausal women from the general population with multimodal screening or transvaginal ultrasound does not reduce ovarian and tubal cancer deaths.

Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Older Adults Underrepresented in Vaccine Trials

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Joyce Lee, PharmD, RPh

The researchers’ objective was to investigate whether racial/ethnic minority groups, women, and older adults are underrepresented among participants in vaccine clinical trials.

HPV Vaccination Rates Suboptimal Within Ages 9 to 12 Years

For most of the study period, higher rates of HPV vaccination initiation and up-to-date rates were seen for non hispanic blacks.

DTaP, MMR, and Varicella Vaccination Coverage Among Kindergarteners in 2019-20

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Sweta Gupta

Researchers summarized DTaP, MMR, and varicella vaccination coverage for kindergartners reported by immunization programs in 48 states for the 2019-20 school year.

Two New Poliovirus Vaccines Safe and Efficacious in Adults, Children, and Infants

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Sweta Gupta

These 2 randomized, partly-masked studies aimed to address the emergence and spread of circulating vaccine-derived type 2 polioviruses and vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis from Sabin monovalent OPV2.