In-Hospital Mortality, Higher Costs Linked to Clostridium difficile with Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's Disease
The co-occurrence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and greater health care costs and resource utilization, according to a recent study.
2-Dose Varicella Vaccine Drastically Curbing Chickenpox
The CDC recently pooled retrospective data that demonstrated an 85% decrease in US chickenpox cases between 2005 and 2006, as well as between 2013 and 2014, related to this updated vaccine schedule.
Cardiovascular Risks May Be Greater Before Menopause
Past research has shown that conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and diabetes occur more frequently following menopause. However, recent study results suggest the exact opposite.
Clinicians Prove Useful in Helping Cardiac Rehab Patients Reduce Stress
Stress reduction may be an undervalued strategy in helping patients avoid cardiac-related event recurrence.
Most Effective Lyme Disease Prevention Strategies
CDC researchers recently revealed the most effective strategies for preventing tick bites and Lyme disease.