Telemedicine Not Reliable for Assessing Criteria for Acute Sore Throat
When comparing assessments of lymph nodes, tonsils, total Centor score, agreement was low, with kappa between 0.47 and 0.58
Confidence in Vaccines Both Steady and Rising in U.S. Adults
Increases seen in acceptance for new respiratory syncytial virus vaccines
More Than Half of People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Anemia
Anemia significantly associated with higher disease severity, elevated inflammatory markers
Late Eating Tied to Poor Glucose Tolerance
Glucose tolerance worse for people consuming ≥45 percent daily calories after 5 p.m.
Disparities Exist in Use of Obesity-Management Medications
Findings show lower use among Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults versus White adults
Human A(H5N1) Cases Generally Have Mild Illness, With Short Duration
Forty-five of 46 case patients were exposed to infected poultry or infected/presumed infected dairy cows
2001-2010 to 2011-2022 Saw Rise in Incidence of Zoonotic Disease Tularemia
Forty-seven states reported 2,462 cases in 2011 to 2022, but 50 percent of cases occurred in four states
Adults Screened for Inactivity Have Lower Rates of Comorbid Conditions
Active adults have significantly healthier cardiometabolic profiles and lower risk for inactivity-related comorbid conditions
Acupuncture May Improve Meniere Disease Symptoms
Benefits include symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, ear fullness, and hearing loss
Biased Language in Patient Handoffs Impedes Accurate Transfer of Clinical Information
Additionally, biased language in patient handoffs decreases empathy among medical trainees
