Modeling the Impact of Vaccine Dose Prioritization Strategies During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak.

Early in the 2022 mpox outbreak, the U.S. recommendation was to administer two doses of the JYNNEOS® vaccine 4 weeks apart.

A Qualitative Study of Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Health Care Providers in New York City.

Background: Three randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy of doxycycline for bacterial sexually transmitted infection postexposure prophylaxis (Doxy PEP). Few studies have assessed provider knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding Doxy PEP implementation. Between July of 2023 and January 2024, this study qualitatively assessed KAP and intention to prescribe Doxy PEP among health care providers in the New York City area.

Evaluating the Association Between Physical Therapy Variables and Outcomes After Lumbar Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate how inpatient physical therapy variables impact (1) inpatient complications, (2) 90-day readmissions, (3) 1-year reoperation rates, and (4) length of stay after posterior lumbar decompression and fusion.

Summary Of Background Data: Previous studies have emphasized the role of early ambulation in postoperative spine patients as an effective method for improving pain and decreasing length of stay, but few studies have evaluated the efficacy of inpatient physical therapy.

Atypical Mpox Cutaneous Presentation After Full Vaccination.

In 2022-2023 mpox outbreak led to declaration of a public health emergency. Smallpox vaccination has led to increased immunity and a decrease in clinical disease. The role of vaccination in immunosuppressed patients is not well understood.