A new approach using a two-minute video has been shown to boost pneumococcal vaccination rates among older adults, with 64% watching the entire video and receiving the vaccine. The study found that patients who viewed at least part of the video were three times more likely to receive the vaccine.
The Lions Kids Cancer Genome Project will provide whole genome sequencing and analysis for 400 children with high-risk cancer in Australia, enabling personalized treatment and potentially identifying genetic risk factors. The project aims to improve outcomes for children with childhood cancers and could lead to a global initiative to e...
A study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found that long-term participation in a national weight-loss program led to significant weight loss and improved health outcomes. The researchers followed over 65,000 participants who joined the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) program between 2005 to 2010.
A new Penn study proposes a broader definition of severe maternal morbidity to better identify high-risk patients, leading to improved care and lives saved. The expanded definition includes conditions such as postpartum readmission and significant blood loss, which accounted for most of the difference between restricted and expanded de...
Nearly half of patients with severe asthma had very poorly controlled symptoms over a decade, associated with comorbidities and poorer lung function. Persistent VPC asthma was linked to higher disease burden, compromised lung function, and lower medication adherence.