Influenza Control--Unfinished Business
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New methods are needed to ensure that middle-aged adults who have chronic diseases are vaccinated against influenza. A 1999 study found that rates of hospitalization and death from influenza were higher in middle aged women who had chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and lung disease. Fewer than one-third of these patients are vaccinated against influenza. Mortality rates from influenza have increased since the 1980s despite the use of influenza vaccine in elderly people. When the baby boomers reach old age, the impact of influenza could be even greater.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
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Impact of Respiratory Virus Infections on Persons With Chronic Underlying Conditions
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People with chronic diseases have a higher than normal risk of contracting a viral respiratory infection. In a study of 1,029 patients hospitalized with an acute respiratory tract disease, 93% had a chronic underlying condition. Many had a chronic lung disease. Low-income patients were 8 times more likely to be hospitalized than middle-income patients. Respiratory viruses were detected in half the blood samples submitted for testing. Influenza, parainfluenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) accounted for 75% of all virus infections.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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Comparison of the instructional efficacy of Internet-based CME with live interactive CME workshops: A randomized controlled trial
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A study determines whether Internet-based continuing medical education (CME) could produce changes comparable to those produced through live, small-group, interactive CME with respect to physician knowledge and behaviors that have an impact on patient care. Results reveal that evidence-based online CME could produce objectively measured changes in behavior as well as sustained gains in knowledge comparable or superior to those produced from effective live activities.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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