COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Predictors of Uptake Among Adults With Coronary Heart Disease: Insight From the 2022 National Health Interview Survey.

Introduction: COVID-19 has become a burden to all nations across the globe, and vaccination currently remains the most effective means of fighting the SARS-COV-2 pandemic. From the time of approval and subsequent distribution of the various COVID-19 vaccines, nearly 72.3% (5.

Ensuring Continuity of Care: Effective Strategies for the Post-hospitalization Transition of Psychiatric Patients in a Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic.

In healthcare, continuity of care is a crucial element, especially for patients in the field of psychiatry who have recently been discharged from a hospital. The shift from inpatient to outpatient care poses challenges for patients and healthcare providers, including openness to treatment, competing priorities, financial insecurity, concerns and dilemmas faced by patients regarding their post-hospitalization life after improvements in symptoms, lack of social support, poor patient-doctor relationships, lack of insight, and stigma associated with mental illness. Therefore, it is vital to employ effective strategies to ensure patients receive the required care and support during this transition.

Oral Health Considerations for Adults Aged 18 Years or More Seeking Dental Care in the Past Year: A CDC Oral Health Data Analysis.

Background:  Oral health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, with regular dental care being fundamental to its maintenance. This study focuses on understanding dental care utilization among adults aged 18 and above who have visited a dentist or dental clinic in the past year, aiming to uncover patterns, disparities, and determinants of oral health practices within this demographic.

Methods:  Data from the U.