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Using Wastewater Surveillance to Monitor Mpox Outbreak
Researchers evaluated the use of wastewater surveillance to monitor the mpox outbreak in California.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
California Firefighters at Risk for Cocci; Hyperglycemia and Diabetes with INSTIs; Positive Sputum in Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation vs. Cocoa Extract for Cognition
This large, randomized trial followed participants for three years and determined that daily use of a cocoa supplement was not associated with cognitive enhancement in older adults, whereas a multivitamin supplement was associated with significant cognitive benefits.
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Vitamin D3, Omega-3, and Their Effects on Frailty in Older Patients
Data from a large, randomized trial that included 25,871 adults age 50 years or older indicated 2,000 daily units of vitamin D3 and 1 g daily of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not affect frailty.
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How Vitamin Intake Affects Migraine Prevalence
In a large population-based survey, 21.6% of participants reported having severe headaches or migraine. Those reporting severe headaches also reported a lower intake of thiamine and riboflavin, based on 24-hour recall of food intake. There also was an inverse relationship between thiamine intake and reports of severe headaches.
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Mediterranean Diet Pairs Well with Immune Checkpoint Blockade
The popular healthy diet boosted response to unique cancer therapy among patients with advanced melanoma.
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Complications of Permanent Pacemakers in the Emergency Department Setting
Given the prevalence of cardiac implantable electronic devices in emergency department populations, it is critical to be aware of the relative risk and variety of complications related to these devices so that proper workup and treatment can be initiated.
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Financial Coaching Boosts Follow-Up Visit, Vaccination Rates for Babies
Assisting low-income new parents can lead to better outcomes.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Solutions to Ease ED Crowding
Group says “coordinated effort across the healthcare delivery system” needed to ensure continuity of care.
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Legal Landmines for Patients Referred to ED for Psychiatric Evaluation
These risks relate to information-sharing for care coordination and continuity of care.