Primary hyperparathyroidism and ALS: is there a relation?
Resection of parathyroid adenomas in patients meeting El Escorial criteria for ALS did not alter the course of ALS. PHP and ALS appear to be coexisting but unrelated disorders.
Pneumococcal immunization rates of at least 75% were associated with facility size, location, and record-keeping practices. Pneumococcal vaccination rates improved only modestly between 1998 and 1999, coincident with the health department amendment. Those who found the policy useful had the greatest improvement in rates.