Women in the last trimester of pregnancy were given trivalent inactivated influenza virus vaccine (TIV; A/Sichuan/H3N2, A/Taiwan/H1N1, B/Victoria) or tetanus toxoid (TT). Maternal blood was drawn… (More)
This article describes an innovative program to meet the needs of homeless women, children, and families residing at a transitional living center in an urban setting. The program involves… (More)
A study to determine the point prevalence of tuberculosis, as defined by a positive tuberculin skin test, was conducted among the inhabitants of a Central American shelter. The point prevalence was… (More)
Substance abuse continues to be a major health problem compounded by caregivers' negative attitudes toward these patients. We investigated attributions 55 primary care physicians and 315 senior… (More)
The replacement of fee-for-service systems by managed care systems offers opportunities for cutting medical costs, integrating health care delivery systems, and improving communication among… (More)
Increasingly high levels of absenteeism for minor illnesses and injuries have created serious problems for American schools and industries. Short-term absenteeism also creates serious ethical and… (More)