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This new COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273) candidate was deemed highly effective by an FDA advisory committee.

Since the survey on nicotine and marijuana vaping began 4 years ago, use of these substances among teens have increased to markedly high levels.

Health care providers play a vitally important role in identifying risk factors for substance use and helping families address them.

A flu vaccine is especially important this year, as it can prevent a “twindemic” with COVID-19.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with Dana DeShon, special interest group leader at NAPNAP, about National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is observed from December 6-12.

Adults with type 2 diabetes have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with the general population, even when risk factors associated with CVD are optimally controlled.

Cancer deaths are expected to spike due to COVID-19.

Wilson reminded those who may be stressed since the start of the pandemic to continue to take care of both your body and mind, such as eating well, sleeping well, and socializing when possible.

According to 2 editorials, research in the nursing field has been critically influential to understanding evidence-based health care practice, care delivery, and policy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The drug, which is approved for use in Japan and China, may help those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

Although women who hate half a cup of mangoes 4 times a week saw a reduction in wrinkles, women who ate more mangoes saw an increase, suggesting that too much may have the opposite intended effect. 

Officials with the FDA expanded the approved indication for baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza; Genentech) to include post-exposure prevention of influenza for patients aged 12 years and older, after contact with an individual who has the flu.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with Daniel R. Wilson, MD, PhD, President of Western University of Health Sciences, about the impact that COVID-19 is having on the brain.

Supporting patients’ mental health is just as important as their physical health, especially when it comes to chronic conditions, such as diabetes.

Sutab tablets provide an alternative to traditional liquid bowel preparation, which is hard to complete for some patients.

The studies come from the increased use of wearable exoskeletons in physically demanding jobs to support good ergonomics and augment muscular strength.

Certain studies have suggested cannabis use is beneficial to patients with chronic pain who are using opioids, since so many in the patient population are using cannabis or considering it.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with Teri Moser Woo, PhD, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNL, FAANP, about Antibiotic Awareness Week.

A UCLA-led review of 9 years of social media posts with the hashtag #BCSM suggests that Twitter can be a useful resource for patients, physicians and researchers

A new scoring model is helping to determine the risk of hospitalization and death for patients being treated for COVID-19 in outpatient clinics such as urgent care centers.

Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications were less likely to die from cancer, according to a recent analysis.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States, universal mask wearing is critical.

According to a recent study, a flavanol-rich diet may lower blood pressure, indicating its ability to support the maintenance of cardiovascular (CVD) health on a population scale.

Invermectin 0.5% is a topical lotion available OTC to treat head lice.

Aspirin takers were less likely to be placed in the ICU or hooked up to a mechanical ventilator and were more likely to survive the infection compared with hospitalized patients who were not taking aspirin.

Although the investigators did not attribute all of CBD’s benefits to apelin levels, they said the peptide does play an important role.

Targeting the virus’s stem, not the head, could be the answer.

The revised position statement confirms that the holistic, family-centered, longitudinal approach of care delivered at the pediatric primary care level can lead to early identification of mental health issues and behavioral factors contributing to mental health issues of children.

The CRPC’s goals are to promote and expand the body of scholarly research related to people of color and to provide consultation and mentoring for researchers.

Investigators found that using telemedicine can improve patient experience.