Preventive Care
Preventing Shingles in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
The live varicella-zoster vaccine can effectively prevent shingles in rheumatoid arthritis patients starting treatment with the drug tofacitinib.
HPV Vaccine Coverage Among Teens Increasing, But More Improvement Needed
More US teens are receiving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, but more work is needed to get more adolescents vaccinated, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Swimming: Healthy Exercise, Health Risks
CDC Releases Update on Influenza Activity During 2016-2017 Season
Overall, influenza activity in the United States was moderate.
PCSK9 Inhibitor Reduced Cardiovascular Disease Risk in T2D Patients
Patients with type 2 diabetes taking alirocumab (Praluent), along with the maximum tolerable dose of statins, saw a 49% drop in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol during a recent study.
Novel Mouse Model Could Help Prevent Future Influenza Outbreaks
MxA acts as a shield against cross-species influenza A.
Updated Guidelines Recommend Blood Pressure Checks at Each Prenatal Visit
Task force recommends screening for preeclampsia among all pregnant women.
Ensilication Method a Potential Solution to Cold Chain Issues with Vaccines
A silica cage renders proteins stable against denaturing thermal treatment and long-term temperature storage.
Better Sleep Equals Better Health: Nurse Practitioners Encourage Better Sleep Habits
More than 80 million people suffer from sleep deprivation.
Frog in the Throat: Frog Slime May Help Prevent Future Flu Pandemics
Frog skin compound destroys influenza viruses.