Acute Care

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.