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Suicide and youth hardly seem like they should have anything in common. Unfortunately, the statistics tell us that they have too much in common. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between 10 and 24 years of age. Read more...
Diagnostic imaging procedures are frequently used during pregnancy, especially ultrasound. Use of other modalities, however, is controversial and often results in significant concern over damage to the developing fetus. The purpose of this article is to discuss the various forms of radiologic evaluation and their potential effect (if any) on pregnancy. These include the use of x-rays, magnetic resonance, and radioisotope procedures. Read more...
Hepatitis B was the first primary hepatitis virus discovered and reported upon in JAMA by Blumberg et al in 1965. Because the spread of this virus is primarily by a percutaneous or permucosal pathway, it was originally called serum hepatitis. Read more...
Appropriate vaccine administration is critical for vaccine effectiveness and safety. The information in this article is intended to supplement standards of practice for medication administration and manufacturers’ product guidelines and is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Read more...