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Researchers have found that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused potentially millions of children to miss routine vaccines. During a time of back-to-school excitement and reversals of transmission prevention efforts in some states, children may be at risk of facing a slew of non-COVID-19 viral outbreaks.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with one of the authors of a recent book looking at the erosion of trust in health care, the factors that influence trust, and what can be done to restore trust.

The Department of Justice vows to protect access to abortions amid restrictive legislation; wide distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot is expected to begin the week of September 20; adult residents from states that lifted eviction moratoriums exhibit increased risk of COVID-19 infection.

Using the argument that regularly taking medication is a great way to earn parents' trust is a great tactic to encourage children and teenagers to remain adherent to their asthma therapies, said William "Andy" Nish, MD, an allergist and immunologist in Georgia.

It is the third set of warnings for certain Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors due to the risk of heart attack or stroke, cancer, blood clots, and death.

Highlighting the latest ophthalmology-related news reported across MJH Life Sciences™.

The findings of this study suggest possible poor communication about human papillomavirus infection (HPV), the authors said, since they do not align with epidemiologic evidence.

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) said they still suffered significant pain and fatigue, even though they reported high rates of satisfaction with their therapies.

A new Texas law ending abortions after 6 weeks takes effect, angering the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; the CDC says mortality rates may not go back to normal until 2023; a Senate version of a bill aimed at lowering drug prices would only impact Medicare.

HHS establishes the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity; Johnson & Johnson HIV vaccine fails mid-stage trial in sub-Saharan African women; prevalence of overweight and obesity increases significantly in children and adolescents amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two people dead after receiving potentially contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in Japan; Biogen offers its controversial and expensive Alzheimer disease treatment for free to boost prescriptions; COVID-19 infection with the Delta variant may more than double the risk of hospitalization.

The use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) by older adults appeared to be linked to a greater risk of frailty, although the researchers said further work is needed.

Rajesh Rajpal, MD, chief medical officer, global head of clinical medical affairs, Johnson & Johnson Vision, discusses how greater visual needs are contributing to adverse eye health in younger populations.

A roundup of the latest news in sleep research reported across MJH Life Sciences™.

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The 5-year update could help solidify the role of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in treating heart failure, years after the first evidence of their effectiveness emerged.

Researchers said the blood test offers an earlier warning of hepatocellular carcinoma than current methods.

Foundation Medicine and Epic struck a deal to integrate comprehensive genomic profiling within Epic's electronic health records (EHRs), allowing for providers to order and review genomic profiling tests, leading to more streamlined clinical decision making.

Delta variant lowers COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness to 66%; Johnson & Johnson reports booster shot results; cancer center reports mask, vaccine preferences of patients.

The European-based survey collected information from over 900 patients and caregivers from 25 countries; the responses show a need for both local and national governments to scale up their services for patients with rare metabolic diseases, which also have a positive spillover effects for caregivers.

Survey responses from patients with advanced cancer revealed that there were gaps in knowledge across various aspects of immunotherapy treatment, including about side effects and curative potential.

Patients with comorbid Alzheimer disease and insomnia were found to be more likely to report claims of higher cost health care services such as inpatient hospitalization and emergency care, along with significantly greater mean total annual health care costs than those without insomnia.

Experts update timetable of COVID-19 vaccine trials for children under 12; vaccine mandates happen nationwide in wake of the Pfizer/BioNTech approval; sedentary behavior is associated with 7-fold increased risk of stroke.

Postoperative management of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson disease was shown to be safe and effective when administered at home, which may reduce necessity of in-clinic visits and care access issues.

COVID-19 booster associated with significantly improved protection against infection in at-risk adults aged 60 and older; spotlighting health risks of climate change for farmworkers; uninsured rate remains stable despite pandemic.

Worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms are often underreported by patients who cannot recognize these changes as sign of decline, but they can be objectively measured through remote patient monitoring (RPM).

Findings of the PANORAMA randomized clinical trial show that when patients with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy were treated with intravitreal aflibercept, severity improved over 100 weeks and the likelihood of vision-threatening complications significantly reduced.

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A new mathematical model highlights the challenges of preventing Clostridioides difficile transmission in the hospital.

The scientific statement addresses current knowledge regarding the impact of obstructive sleep apnea on the cardiovascular health of children and adolescents, as well as best practices to evaluate symptoms.