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The Surprising Connection Between Social Vulnerability and Penicillin Allergy

March 2025

A new study examining over 200,000 patients at a major U.S. medical center has revealed a striking connection between social vulnerability and penicillin allergy labels (PAL), raising questions about how social determinants of health influence medical records and treatment decisions.

One-Third of Adults Hesitant to Vaccinate This Fall

A national survey highlights rising vaccine hesitancy this flu season, with 37% of adults planning to skip flu and COVID-19 vaccines despite CDC recommendations.

Endothelin Blockade: A New Hope for Post-COVID Arthritis

Emerging research has linked COVID-19 to joint pain and osteoarthritis, but the precise mechanisms behind this connection and the damage to articular cartilage were previously unclear.

Mayo Clinic Gut Microbiome Tool Identifies Disease Relapse Or Recovery

The latest development in the rapidly advancing arena of microbiome research is in the form of an innovative computational tool, the Gut Microbiome Wellness Index 2 (GMWI2), which shows promise in enhancing predictive healthcare by analyzing gut health.

Free COVID-19 Tests Return This Fall

Distribution of free at-home COVID-19 tests return nationwide this September, according to the US government. Households will be able to order up to four at-home tests online in ongoing public health efforts as fall and winter respiratory virus season approaches.

A New Pain Self-Management Intervention Tailored to People with HIV

Research has demonstrated that the STOMP behavioural pain self-management intervention significantly reduces pain severity and the impact of pain on function in people with HIV.

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