Journal Of The South Carolina Medical Association (1975)[JOURNAL]

National data on vaccine up-to-date (UTD) suggest that insufficient numbers of adolescents receive needed vaccines. This study analyzed public use data of the National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) from 2010 throug... National data on vaccine up-to-date (UTD) suggest that insufficient numbers of adolescents receive needed vaccines. This study analyzed public use data of the National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) from 2010 through 2013 for South Carolina (SC) adolescents and compared immunization rates to those of United States (US) adolescents. We also examined trends for each vaccine recommended for adolescents for both SC and US adolescents. UTD rates in SC adolescents for the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) and the tetanus- diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine lag those of US adolescents, despite demonstrating a trend of improvement in SC adolescents from 45% to 69% for MCV and from 48% to 72% for Tdap. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine UTD rates for SC adolescents demonstrated improvement over a 4 year period. HPV vaccination for SC girls improved when compared to the US, however UTD rates for both the SC and US were still well below the Healthy People 2020 goal of 80%. For all three vaccines, parental recall for a provider recommendation to vaccinate their adolescent was around or below 50%, except for HPV in females where it reached 65% in SC and 69% in the US. Differences between state and national rates may help SC providers focus on specific interventions needed to improve UTD rates.

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EDITORIAL.

John JF

J S C Med Assoc · 2015 Dec-2016 Jan · PMID 27141700

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Tropical Pyomyositis in a Temperate Climate.

Adams S, Petz C

J S C Med Assoc · 2015 Dec-2016 Jan · PMID 27141707

In conclusion, our case highlights the unusual presentation of tropical pyomyositis in a temperate environment. It is important to consider this diagnosis in immunocompromised hosts, even in those with vague complaints s... In conclusion, our case highlights the unusual presentation of tropical pyomyositis in a temperate environment. It is important to consider this diagnosis in immunocompromised hosts, even in those with vague complaints such as muscle pain or erythema. The patient's immunocompromised state as well as the rarity of tropical pyomyositis outside of a tropical country led to a late diagnosis. Tropical pyomyositis is a potentially life threatening disease, but if recognized and treated early, the prognosis is good.

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The Cost of Hope in Terminal Illness.

Rousseau P

J S C Med Assoc · 2015 Dec-2016 Jan · PMID 27141706

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Levomilnacipran and Vortioxetine for Adults with Major Depressive Disorder.

Scarff JR

J S C Med Assoc · 2015 Dec-2016 Jan · PMID 27141705

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Fatal Case of Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Presenting with Cardiac Arrest and Variable Ventricular Involvement What Role Beta Agonist and Beta Blockers?

Sharrett J, Surabhi S, Philips S … +1 more , Morse H

J S C Med Assoc · 2015 Dec-2016 Jan · PMID 27141704

In conclusion, we believe that the demise of the patient is due to the combination of severe emotional distress, respiratory distress with fear of impending doom, and the overuse of B2 agonists likely created an opportun... In conclusion, we believe that the demise of the patient is due to the combination of severe emotional distress, respiratory distress with fear of impending doom, and the overuse of B2 agonists likely created an opportune environment for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. We also propose a mechanism whereby recurrences with different wall motion variants may occur during beta blocker therapy.

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