April 15th 2024
A study from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that a positive PCR test was not associated with an increased risk of a new asthma diagnosis in patients ages 1 to 16.
Reducing Barriers Associated With Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake
1.5 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Diseases
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Reducing the Incidence and Severity of RSV in Older Adults: Opportunities for Patient Identification and Vaccination Counseling
1.0 Credit / Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
1.5 Credits / Law, Oncology
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Examining the Evidence for Emerging Vaccines to Prevent RSV-Related Complications in Older Adults
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, Immunization
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Influenza Prevention in the At-Risk Adult Population and the Pharmacist's Role in an Evolving Influenza Vaccine Landscape
1.25 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Disease
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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Moderna’s mRNA RSV Vaccine Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial
January 3rd 2024The vaccine, called mRNA-1345, demonstrated an efficacy of 83.7% against RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease with at least 2 signs or symptoms and 82.4% against the disease with at least 3 signs or symptoms.
Nirsevimab Demonstrates Lasting Efficacy in Infants Through First RSV Season
October 28th 2023The drug, marketed as Beyfortus, was approved by the FDA in July for the prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in newborns and infants born during or entering their first RSV season, and for children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.
Malaria Vaccine Recommended by WHO Could Help Fix Supply Issues
October 10th 2023Based on data from an ongoing clinical trial and other studies, the R21 vaccine has been shown to have a high degree of efficacy when administered just before the high transmission season, with data showing a 75% reduction in cases of malaria in the 12 months following the 3-dose series.
Older Women at Greatest Risk of C Diff, COVID-19 Coinfection
September 28th 2023Beyond female gender, comorbidities independently associated with C diff infection in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 included peptic ulcer disease, renal failure, weight loss, diabetes mellitus with complications, and congestive heart failure.