Influenza Vaccination, Self-reported Illness, and Obstacles for Vaccination Among the 2010 ROTC Warrior Forge Cadet Cohort.

Introduction: This study evaluates a large cohort of college students after the 2009-2010 pandemic H1N1 influenza season. The objective was to assess influenza vaccination status, influenzalike illnesses (ILIs), and other characteristics associated with attaining immunizations.

Methods: This study was conducted during the summer 2010 the Reserve Officer Training Corps Leadership Development and Assessment Course involving 6272 college students.

Respiratory illnesses at the 2009 U.S. Army ROTC Advanced Camp.

Every summer the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) conducts the Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC) for several thousand upcoming senior-year cadets.

Prenatal breastfeeding education and breastfeeding outcomes.

Purpose: To examine the impact of various breastfeeding outcomes of three cohorts receiving different methods of prenatal breastfeeding education.

Methods: Retrospective cohort design with patients attending a breastfeeding education class at an Army medical center. Controls were matched for sponsor rank, marital status, and smoking status.

Reducing tobacco use in adolescents.

After steadily decreasing since the late 1990s, adolescent smoking rates have stabilized at levels well above national goals. Experts recommend screening for tobacco use and exposure at every patient visit, although evidence of improved outcomes in adolescents is lacking. Counseling should be provided using the 5-A method (ask, advise, assess, assist, and arrange).

Common questions in managing hyperlipidemia.

Hyperlipidemia is a serious disease that affects the health and well-being of many, and further complicates other chronic illnesses. When treating a patient who has a lipid disorder, it is wise to take a global approach to the problem by assessing the patient's history and risk factors, collaborating on developing a healthy lifestyle plan to which the patient can commit, and initiating appropriate therapy when indicated.