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Pediatrician: We demonize vaccines at our peril
Following anti-vaccine statements made by Republican presidential candidates at a Sept. 16 debate, David W. Kimberlin, MD, wrote an opinion piece that was published in a local newspaper and provided to HEH upon request.
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IOM review: No vaccine-autism link, but rare adverse events linked to some routine shots
An analysis of more than 1,000 research articles concluded that few health problems are caused by or clearly associated with vaccines, but there are some adverse outcomes of note.
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Science trumps candidates: MMR vaccine, shot schedule safe
As vaccine-preventable diseases continue to resurge and threaten both patients and healthcare workers, 23 million television viewers recently heard reckless comments on vaccine safety by men who aspire to the highest office in the nation.
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The Long-awaited ICD-10 Arrives. Now What?
The deadline to implement ICD-10 finally arrived. CMS posted its new resource guide and contact list.
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Influx of Younger RNs Moderates Nursing Shortage
Remember the dire warnings of a nursing shortage when baby boomers retire? They may have been premature.
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ED Crowding Detrimentally Affects Hand Hygiene
A lot can fall by the wayside in a crowded ED. Unfortunately, hand hygiene is often one of the casualties.
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A Good Night’s Sleep is Not Always Necessary
A new study finds little difference in outcomes when physicians had worked overnight or been off. Here are the details.
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FDA Actions
FDA strengthens warning about canagliflozin, approves cariprazine to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and green lights insulin degludec, a new long-acting insulin analog.
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Spironolactone Effective Add-on for Resistant Hypertension Patients
Spironolactone was the most effective add-on drug for treatment of resistant hypertension, suggesting that sodium retention plays a role in this condition.
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Study: Delay Shingles Vaccine to Age 60
The shingles vaccine does not represent a good value for patients at age 50 years, according to generally accepted standards.