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More policy work is needed to prevent future supply-chain disruptions and prioritize key drugs at the greatest risk for shortage, the authors say.
An economic study commissioned by the group estimates that drug-resistant infections could reduce life expectancy by nearly 2 years by 2035 without further action.
With the drop in flu activity gaining momentum, several parts of the US are now below their regional baselines.
WHO researchers say the findings are of "grave concern" for Cambodia and from an international perspective.
Patients in the neurologic cohort were more likely to die post-discharge compared to controls.
Additional authorities and resources are needed to develop a manufacturer resiliency assessment program and hospital resilient supply program, HHS says.
Kids are the most affected group in the DRC's mpox outbreak, and their exposure is coming from household contacts and small animals.
The antiviral drug likely has a gradient of benefit, with those at highest risk most likely to see the greatest benefit, experts say in an editorial.
The study took place at a school that serves vulnerable students in a setting where air quality improvements were made and then monitored.
Cases so far this year are triple the same period last year, and the WHO said more outbreak resources are needed, including access to vaccines.
Zevtera was approved for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, acute bacterial skin infections, and community-acquired pneumonia.
A community-based study found the prevalence of pneumococcal carriage was substantially higher in older adults who reported contact with children.
Eastern sub-Saharan Africa experienced the largest increase in life expectancy, 10.7 years.
Analysis of viral sequences uncovered 3 novel viral spike protein mutations.
The nasopharyngeal swab didn't suggest upper respiratory involvement, and virus sequencing of the eye sample showed one change that isn't linked to transmission.
Researchers estimate more than 18,000 excess TB cases in the United States are attributable to racial/ethnic disparities.
By day 29 of the trial, 11.2% in the remdesivir group and 11.3% in the control group had an adverse cardiac event.
The outbreak in Texas will prompt the culling of about 1.6 million layer hens, as Michigan marks its fourth outbreak at a commercial farm.
Only 1 of 109 mpox cases was tied to workplace exposure, likely from a sharps injury.
The intervention involved use of an antiseptic soap and nasal ointment on patients in a network of hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities.
