Medications
ADHD med prescriptions spiked early in pandemic
Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new government report shows.
Mar 31, 2023
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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Gerontology & Geriatrics
More than half of adults agree with protective actions to prevent hearing loss
More than half of U.S. adults agree with one or more protective actions to prevent hearing loss from amplified music at venues and events, according to research published in the March 31 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Incidence of tuberculosis up to 2.5 cases per 100,000 in US in 2022
The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) was 2.5 per 100,000 in the United States in 2022, marking an increase since the low of 2.2 cases per 100,000 coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to research published ...
Mar 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC report describes recent trends in prevalence of babesiosis
The prevalence of babesiosis is increasing in certain states, including Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, which should now be considered to have endemic transmission, according to research published in the March 17 issue ...
Mar 17, 2023
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Health informatics
More emergency visits for assault, self-harm reported for incarcerated adults
The proportion of emergency department visits resulting from assault and self-harm is higher among incarcerated adults than among nonincarcerated adults, according to research published in the March 17 issue of the U.S. Centers ...
Mar 17, 2023
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HIV & AIDS
U.S. effort to fight HIV worldwide has brought lifesaving treatment to millions
Since it began in 2004, a global effort led by the United States to combat HIV has dramatically increased the number of people it helps, a new government report shows.
Mar 15, 2023
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Health informatics
Report: Prevalence of subjective cognitive decline 9.6 percent in ages 45 and up
The age-adjusted prevalence of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is 9.6 percent among adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC updates recommendations for hepatitis B virus screening
Recommendations have been updated for screening and testing for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pediatric invasive group A streptococcus infections on the rise
From October to December 2022, a resurgence of pediatric invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infections occurred, with most cases occurring among those without underlying medical conditions, according to research published ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Clinical treatment considerations presented for severe mpox
In a report published in the March 3 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim clinical treatment considerations are presented for severe manifestations of ...
Mar 7, 2023
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