Public Health – Page 9

Navigating Childhood Insurance in the US: Insights into Medicaid, CHIP, and Uninsurance Dynamics

By MedXY 09/28/2025

A simulation study reveals that 75% of US children experience publicly subsidized insurance or uninsurance periods by age 18, highlighting the impact of state Medicaid policies on pediatric coverage gaps.

Cardiology Public Health Specialties

High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults: Insights from the DANFLU-2 Randomized Clinical Trial and Related Evidence

By MedXY 09/27/2025

This review synthesizes evidence on high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccines for cardiovascular outcomes in older adults, focusing on the large DANFLU-2 trial and complementary studies, highlighting modest cardiovascular benefits and implications for clinical practice.

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Evaluating the 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine for Cardiovascular Event Prevention: Insights from a Landmark Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/27/2025

A large randomized clinical trial demonstrated that the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) did not significantly reduce fatal or nonfatal acute coronary syndrome and ischemic stroke among middle-aged adults at increased cardiovascular risk over seven years of follow-up.

news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Rare Case of Multifocal Cutaneous Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Patient

By MedXY 09/27/2025

We present a case of multifocal cutaneous tuberculosis in a 35-year-old immunocompetent woman, highlighting diagnostic challenges and effective management with standard anti-tubercular therapy.

Clinical Updates Pediatrics Public Health

Permethrin-Treated Baby Wraps: A Novel Strategy to Prevent Malaria in Young Children

By MedXY 09/27/2025

A randomized controlled trial in Uganda demonstrates that permethrin-treated baby wraps significantly reduce clinical malaria incidence among infants, offering an innovative complement to bed nets for malaria prevention in sub-Saharan Africa.

Clinical Updates news Pathology & Lab Medicine Public Health Specialties

Is Single-Test Tuberculosis Screening Adequate Before Initiating Biologic Therapy?

By MedXY 09/25/2025

A 20-year cohort study indicates that using QuantiFERON-TB Gold alone for TB screening before biologic therapy effectively reduces TB infection diagnoses and preventive treatments without increasing active TB risk, questioning the need for dual testing or routine retesting.

Clinical Updates news Public Health

Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict Zones: Progress, Challenges, and Future Priorities

By MedXY 09/25/2025

Conflict-related gender-based violence against women and girls is rising globally, exacerbated by inadequate funding and systemic neglect. Emerging evidence supports community-led prevention and survivor-centered responses, emphasizing women's leadership as vital in conflict and humanitarian settings.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Medical News Public Health Specialties

Consumer Misinterpretation of Dietary Supplement Labels: Implications for Public Health and Regulation

By MedXY 09/23/2025

Consumers frequently misconstrue dietary supplement labels with structure/function claims as implying disease prevention or treatment benefits, underscoring the need for clearer regulatory standards to prevent misinformation.

Clinical Updates Psychiatry Public Health Specialties

Unveiling the Burden and Trajectories of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression in a Major Urban Medical Center

By MedXY 09/23/2025

A retrospective study identifies critical gaps in screening and treatment of perinatal anxiety and depression, revealing prevalence rates, symptom trajectories, and the impact of mental health services in 3051 women.

Medical News Public Health

The Silent Threat of Chagas Disease: Understanding the ‘Kissing Bug’ Epidemic in the U.S.

By MedXY 09/23/2025

Chagas disease, spread by the 'kissing bug,' is emerging as a hidden health threat in the U.S. Understanding its transmission, symptoms, and prevention is key to curbing this neglected tropical disease's growing impact.

Clinical Updates news Public Health

Immunogenicity and Safety of the VLA15 Lyme Borreliosis Vaccine Across Age Groups: A Phase 2 Randomised Controlled Trial and Integrative Review

By MedXY 09/21/2025

This review synthesizes data on the VLA15 Lyme borreliosis vaccine candidate, demonstrating its safety and robust immunogenicity in adults, adolescents, and children, supporting multi-dose schedules and highlighting enhanced antibody responses in pediatric populations.

Clinical Updates Public Health Specialties

Enhancing Malaria Control in West Africa: Combining Non-Pyrethroid Indoor Residual Spraying or Intensive Behaviour Change Communication with Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets

By MedXY 09/21/2025

This trial shows that adding non-pyrethroid indoor residual spraying (IRS) or intensive behaviour change communication (BCC) to long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) reduces malaria incidence by over 20% in West African rural communities, highlighting promising integrated malaria control strategies.

Clinical Updates Gastroenterology Oncology Public Health Specialties

Optimizing Colorectal Cancer Screening Outreach for Adults Aged 45-49: Insights From a Large-Scale Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/13/2025

A large UCLA Health randomized clinical trial found that usual care via mailed FIT outreach outperformed active choice strategies in colorectal cancer screening uptake among adults aged 45 to 49 years, highlighting the challenges in engaging younger populations in screening programs.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Public Health Specialties

Ecolabels and the Impact on Healthfulness and Carbon Footprint of Restaurant Meal Choices: A Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/11/2025

This clinical trial found that ecolabels on restaurant menus can reduce the carbon footprint of meals without compromising nutritional quality, highlighting ecolabels as a promising low-cost strategy for sustainable dining.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Public Health Specialties

Does Using Your Phone While Charging Increase Radiation? Unpacking the Science and Safety

By MedXY 09/11/2025

Explore how phone charging affects electromagnetic radiation levels, what this means for health, and practical tips to reduce exposure while keeping your device safe.

Public Health Specialties Urology

Unveiling the Hidden Risks of 5G Radiation: Impacts on Male Fertility

By MedXY 09/11/2025

Recent animal studies suggest daily 5G phone radiation exposure may significantly impair sperm quality, raising concerns over modern lifestyle and reproductive health.

Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Technology, Ethics, and Equity: Navigating the Three Core Challenges in Large-Scale Genomic Newborn Screening for Universal Health Benefits

By MedXY 09/11/2025

Genomic newborn screening shows promise for early detection of a wider range of diseases but raises significant technological, ethical, and equity challenges before becoming a universally accessible public health tool.

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Hospital Addiction Consult Services: A Promising Step to Reduce Emergency Visits Among Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

By MedXY 09/11/2025

A hospital-based addiction consult program lowered emergency department visits in opioid use disorder patients but did not reduce hospitalizations or mortality, highlighting the need for comprehensive care beyond hospital walls.

Clinical Updates news Public Health Specialties

Impact of Physician-Personalized Videos and Infographics on Influenza Vaccination Rates: Findings from a Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/11/2025

This trial assessed if videos and infographics from primary care physicians improve flu vaccination rates; overall effects were minimal, but notable improvements occurred in children.

Psychiatry Public Health Specialties

Impact of Graphic Health Warnings on Little Cigar and Cigarillo Use: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/11/2025

A randomized trial demonstrates that graphic health warnings on little cigars and cigarillos significantly increase quitting intentions and related behaviors compared to FDA text-only warnings or no warnings, highlighting the need for enhanced packaging policies.