Study Finds Many U S Children Receive Vaccinations Late
A CDC analysis of 14 810 children aged 2 to 35 months shows by age 2 about 37 percent had at least one vaccination more than six months late and roughly 20 percent had delays for four or more shots. The study notes timely immunizations are crucial though reasons for delays were not assessed.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Journal of the American Medical Association
Delays in Immunizations Spread Across Local Children
Survey finds youngsters received at least one recommended vaccination more than six months late and about 20 percent had delays for four or more. By the time of the survey, 74 percent of children were up to date, though many had their shots late.
Quit smoking with a pill New drugs show promise
In Groton Connecticut researchers race to develop a nicotine free pill or vaccine that could treat smoking addiction like other diseases. Leading scientists and firms see a potential multi billion market as drugs aim to block or mimic nicotine reactions to curb dependence.
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Groton
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Herbert D. Kleber
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Aggressive cholesterol therapy cuts stroke heart risk
In Orlando, high dose statin therapy lowered LDL to very low levels in patients with modest artery narrowing, reducing strokes and heart attacks beyond expectations. Some liver issues prompted stopping treatment, but analysts urge further safety studies before broad use. Dr. John LaRosa led the large trial presented at ACC and NEJM online.
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Orlando
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John LaRosa
State University of New York
Brooklyn
American College of Cardiology
New England Journal of Medicine
Lipitor
Zocor
Mevacor
High-Dose Statins Lower Cardiac Events But Raise Side Effects
A NEJ article reports that high-dose atorvastatin lowers major cardiac events by 22 percent over nearly five years. Liver inflammation occurred in some patients, with adverse effects noted at 8.1 percent for high dose versus 5.8 percent for low dose.
Lipitor maker Pfizer highlighted in statin guidelines
Pfizer Inc. produces Lipitor, one of six statins on the market. Guidelines advise high risk individuals to lower LDL to 70 and those at moderate risk to aim for 100, shaping treatment goals for heart attack prevention.
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Pfizer Inc
Lipitor
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