RSVpreF Safe, Effective for Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness in Seniors
Findings seen in phase 3 trial of adults aged 60 years and older receiving a single intramuscular injection of RSVpreF vaccine
Timely Ultrasound Can ID Undiagnosed Breech Presentations
Proportion of undiagnosed breech presentations at term decreased with routine third-trimester ultrasound or point-of-care ultrasound
Lower Birth Weight, More Weight Gain Seen With In Utero COVID-19 Exposure
Significant proportion of the link between COVID-19 exposure and postnatal growth mediated by birth weight z-score
Nurse-Led Palliative Care Boosts Advance Care Planning
Increases seen in both advance directives and end-of-life conversations for patients with advanced cancer
Pandemic Disrupted Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season Timing
However, evidence shows the 2022 to 2023 season is a return toward prepandemic seasonality
Nurse Staffing Gaps Seen in Hospitals With Most Vulnerable Maternity Patients
Guideline adherence scores lower in hospitals with higher percentage of births paid by Medicaid
Community Engagement Tied to Less Inpatient Care in Older Adults
Higher levels of social, cultural, and community engagement tied to more dental, outpatient care
Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Hysterectomy Identified
Risk factors include open approach, obesity, procedure duration, diabetes mellitus, gynecological cancer
Disparities Seen in Declines in Smoking Prevalence
Slower rates of decline seen for Black and Hispanic young adults and those with less formal education
Postpartum Opioid Fills Increased With Onset of Pandemic
Observed increases were larger for patients who delivered by C-section than for those with vaginal delivery