Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination in older veterans: results from the behavioral risk factor surveillance system

Article Abstract:

A study on comparing influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates of older veterans with nonveterans, including the vaccination rates of veterans treated at United States Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers with veterans who do not, is presented.

HEALTH SERVICES, All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services, Vaccination & Immunization, Labor Distribution by Employer, Veterans, Care and treatment, Statistics, Vaccination, Influenza

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Apolipoprotein E genotype and mortality: findings from the cache county study

Article Abstract:

A study evaluating, the association between apolipoprotein E and mortality, the population attributable risk for mortality with apolipoprotein E, and relative risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Alzheimer's disease, is presented.

Cardiovascular diseases, Risk factors, Alzheimer's disease, Apolipoproteins

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Characteristics and outcomes of older adults with community-acquired pneumococcal bacteremia

Article Abstract:

A study examining the characteristics and clinical outcomes of older patients suffering with community-acquired pneumococcal bacteremia and also factors associated with mortality, is presented.

Science & research, Research, Pneumococcal infections, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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