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Uptake and Effectiveness of Zoster Vaccine in the General Population

Only 3.9% of the general U.S. population aged ≥65 received the zoster vaccine, but vaccinees had significantly reduced rates of zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.

Another Look at the "Ampicillin Rash"

This study found a lower incidence of antibiotic-associated rash in children with Epstein-Barr virus acute infectious mononucleosis than previously reported.

Risk Factors for Sclerosis After Stem-Cell Transplantation

Sclerosis was more common after the use of a mobilized-blood cells graft and total body irradiation conditioning, but less common with HLA- and ABO-mismatched donors.

Imaging as an Objective Measurement of Pain

Will functional magnetic resonance imaging one day be used to identify a biomarker for pain?

Is Light Therapy Underused?

An animal study provides even more data on the neurobiology of this antidepressant treatment.

Can Trauma Precipitate Shingles?

An analysis suggests a cause–effect relation, but this connection should be clinically confirmed.

Mice, Take Note: Excess Dietary Salt Seems to Drive Autoimmune Disease

Increasing levels of dietary salt are associated with increasing production of inflammatory factors linked to the development of autoimmune diseases, according to a Nature study...

Hyperbaric Oxygen for Diabetic Foot Ulcers?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy does not appear to improve healing or prevent amputation in diabetic patients with foot wounds.

More Evidence That the Biology of Embryogenesis Explains Metastasis

A metastatic cell must transition between a mesenchymal and an epithelial state in order to flourish.

Two Controlled Trials Confirm Effectiveness of Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing

In two multicenter, cluster-randomized trials (one in children, one in adults), chlorhexidine bathing significantly reduced hospital-acquired bloodstream infections.

Early Introduction of Complementary Foods Might Prevent Allergic Disease

Duration of total breast-feeding is more important than exclusive breast-feeding for prevention of asthma and allergies.

All Sewn Up: Postcesarean Skin Staples vs. Subcuticular Sutures

Subcuticular closure was associated with lower risk for wound complications.

Late-Onset Cancer in a Parent Is Associated with Excess Risk for the Same Cancer in Offspring

But the highest risks were observed in offspring whose parents received diagnoses at earlier ages.

Sorting Out the Complications of Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

An observational study in older women showed significantly higher rates of skin and wound complications with brachytherapy than with whole-breast irradiation.

A New Treatment for Tumors in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex?

The mTOR inhibitor everolimus appears effective in reducing the size of subependymal giant cell astrocytomas in TSC.

Effective Treatments for Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Anti-interleukin 6 and anti-interleukin 1 receptor antibodies are effective in children with systemic JIA.

Public Health Approach to Vitamin D Deficiency

A British universal campaign reduced symptomatic vitamin D deficiency and increased public awareness.

Patients Like Having Full Access to Their Doctors' Notes

Three quarters of patients felt more in control of their healthcare when they could read clinic notes.

Trauma-Associated Cutaneous Mucormycosis

Thirteen immunocompetent victims of a Missouri tornado in 2011 contracted a severe, necrotizing soft-tissue infection from the mold <$EMPH_O>Apophysomyces trapeziformis<$EMPH_C>.

Is Hydroxychloroquine As Effective As Phlebotomy for Porphyria Cutanea Tarda?

Based on preliminary data, it is, and at a much lower cost. A larger, multicenter study is planned.

Invasive Fungal Infections in Combat-Related Trauma

Among 2413 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan with severe traumatic injuries between June 2009 and December 2010, 37 developed IFIs, most often from blast injuries sustained during foot patrol.

Does Lack of Sunlight in Pregnancy Increase the Risk for Multiple Sclerosis?

Two recent studies come to divergent conclusions on maternal vitamin D in pregnancy and MS in offspring.

Does an Episode of Shingles Portend Cancer?

Cancer risk was not higher in a population-based study.

Strong Evidence for Cancer Stem Cells

A small number of cells give rise to all new cancerous cells in a tumor.

Allopurinol Starting Dose Might Affect Risk for Hypersensitivity Reactions

An initial allopurinol dose of 1.5 mg per unit of glomerular filtration rate seems reasonable.

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