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Study shows intramuscular injection may improve treatment success by increasing the speed of drug absorption.

For individuals with normal blood pressure, a sudden drop in blood pressure can be dangerous because it creates a lack of critical oxygen.

This drug is the first to control complement factor C5a, which is a protein that plays a significant but potentially harmful role in the body's immune response.

Rezafungin (Rezzayo; Cidara Therapeutics Inc, Melinta Therapeutics LLC) is the first new treatment option approved for individuals with candidemia and invasive candidiasis in more than a decade.

Findings from the AFFIRM trial found increased risks after stopping oral anticoagulant therapy after rhythm control, and the same is true for stopping treatment with oral anticoagulants after successful ablation.

This is the largest known study to consider medical and recreational cannabis policies with US psychosis-related health care claims.

The vaccine was 88% effective at preventing pertussis among infants younger than 2 months when administered during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Intravenous tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) has been approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in individuals who are hospitalized and receiving systemic corticosteroids and supplemental oxygen.

There are limited data on the efficacy of boosters for preventing infection and death in nursing home residents, but the findings suggest that boosters may have significantly reduced COVID-19–associated morbidity and mortality in this population.

Obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy and in the years after delivery may be associated with an increased risk for hypertension and metabolic syndrome.

Molnupiravir can help prevent more severe COVID-19 symptoms developing if it is used as early as possible after infection.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with John Lee, a recent graduate from the Acute Care cohort at the University of Washington's School of Nursing, about his experience and what he hopes other PNPs can learn in their experiences.

A Study of immune cells circulating in the blood found that the gut's immune response to COVID-19 infection may not provide sufficient whole-body immunity from the virus.

Lower doses of zinc provide similar results while reducing vomiting.

Pneumococcal vaccination is an important part of preventive health care in adults 65 years and older and in some younger adults with certain medical conditions.

ATS and IDSA update clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia.

As the most common travel-related illness, travelers' diarrhea defined as 3 or more unformed stools in 24 hours affects about 10% to 40% of individuals who travel each year.

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, like shingles without ophthalmic manifestations, is terribly painful. It can affect any layer of the cornea, but the author notes that once the involvement is epithelial or stromal keratitis develops, risk of permanent vision loss increases.

Acetaminophen overuse becomes much more common in the United States during cold and flu season, according to a recently published study.

Although flu activity has decreased, overall influenza-associated illness remains high across most of the United States.

Scientists may be able to detect how a flu strain will spread based on its genome.

In today's CDC media briefing on the latest influenza activity data, CDC officials indicated that flu-associated hospitalization rates are on pace to hit record highs compared with past severe seasons.

Low back pain (LBP) is the fifth most common reason for all primary care visits, and 6 million Americans see primary care providers complaining of LBP annually.

This year, the winner is an ingredient common to many cosmetics, topical skin products, foods, and medications.

Flu activity in the United States continues to increase over the past few weeks, which means that health care providers should continue to be on the lookout when diagnosing ill patients, according to a CDC Health Advisory.

Health care providers should be aware that Christmas trees have been associated with allergic contact dermatitis and allergy.

Influenza activity is on the rise across the United States, with several influenza activity indicators higher than what is typically seen for this time of year.

An updated clinical guideline provides health care providers with practical advice on the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).

Although sleep difficulties are common among older adults, most don't address the issue with their health care provider. According to results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, more than one-third reported using some type of medication to help them sleep at night.

Employers have countless reasons for encouraging employees to be immunized against influenza.