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ASP Scan (Weekly) for Jul 20, 2018

… in defined daily dose per 100 bed-days of all antifungal medications ( P  = 0.017). There was no increase in morbidity …

ASP Scan (Weekly) for Sep 28, 2018

… patients identified had no known exposure to antifungal medications before culture of the resistant isolate, …

ASP Scan (Weekly) for Aug 20, 2021

… resistance scans Study finds antibiotics, other medications in urban streams Screening of a network of urban …

ASP Scan (Weekly) for Jul 01, 2022

… in US dollars) than CS infections in the categories of medications ($3,477 vs $1,609), laboratory tests ($2,498 vs …

FDA approves new fluoroquinolone antibiotic for use in cattle, swine

Pradofloxacin is a third-generation fluoroquinolone, which is considered a medically important antibiotic class.

Chris Dall

Study: Eliminating nonmedical exemptions tied to increased school vaccine uptake

Senate Bill 2994A, was passed by New York lawmakers in June 2019 following two large measles outbreaks.

Stephanie Soucheray

Spanish study shows 76% efficacy of nirsevimab against RSV hospitalizations

The authors add that catch-up nirsevimab administration is a powerful tool for reducing primary care burden during RSV season.

Stephanie Soucheray

Survey of Pakistani pediatricians finds limited education, training in antibiotic stewardship

Only 15% of responding pediatricians reported obtaining training on antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance, and only 25% said they were aware of antimicrobial stewardship.

Chris Dall

Survey highlights differences in medical beliefs among frequent antibiotic users

Compared with nonusers, frequent antibiotic users preferred to act in uncertain medical situations, rather than watch and wait.

Chris Dall

New ADHD diagnoses doubled during COVID-19, study suggests

A tripling in incidence was seen among women aged 21 to 30 years.

Mary Van Beusekom
Distracted young girl

New roadmap addresses Lassa fever, a growing threat to human health

Climate change threatens to create more endemic regions in Africa. 

Stephanie Soucheray
lassa test

Canadian data show moderate to good vaccine efficacy against COVID, flu

Vaccine halved risk of medically attended COVID, reduced H1N1 flu risk by 60%.

Mary Van Beusekom
Coughing girl

Survey identifies unmet child medical needs in first 2 US COVID pandemic waves

The most common reasons given for forgone care were fear of contracting COVID-19 and difficulty securing an appointment. 

Mary Van Beusekom
Taking child's temperature

Some seeking weight-loss drug risk ordering it online from compounding pharmacies

… are useful for many patients in need of hard-to-find medications or patient-specific formulations," said David …
Mary Van Beusekom
Injecting Ozempic

Shortage of BD blood culture tubes forcing some hospitals to make tough decisions

A BD exec said supplier manufacturing problems are behind the disruption and that more supplies should become available in September.

Mary Van Beusekom
Blood draw

Updated WHO COVID prevention guidance may endanger rather than protect, some experts say

In a case of "droplet dogma," the WHO hasn't fully recognized the role of aerosols in the transmission of respiratory viruses, they say.

Mary Van Beusekom
N95s and medical masks

Healthcare use, costs rose after COVID infection, even for healthy adults

… observed an increase in prescriptions for hormone medications, especially ones to treat joint stiffness and …
Lisa Schnirring

Study links opioid exposure to colonization with drug-resistant bacteria

… University, aimed to identify specific non-antimicrobial medications associated with VRE rectal colonization. While … analysis found that of the 17 different classes of medications patients had been exposed to, opioids (oxycodone) … VRE colonization have not focused on non-antimicrobial medications," the study authors wrote. The authors explain …
Chris Dall

Four findings may indicate clinical stability in kids hospitalized for pneumonia

Objective definitions of medical stability guide decisions on safe hospital release, the authors say.

Mary Van Beusekom

COVID vaccines appear safe in kids who had post-infection syndrome

… of 17.3% of patients with adverse reactions were given medications, most often acetaminophen (11.4%) or ibuprofen …
Mary Van Beusekom
Vaccinated child with bandage on arm

FDA releases draft guidance on antibiotic duration limits in food animals

The agency says the aim of the guidance is to minimize the extent of antibiotic exposure in food-producing animals and support efforts to mitigate the development of antimicrobial resistance.

Chris Dall

FDA releases new 5-year plan for veterinary antimicrobial stewardship

While the plan addresses antimicrobial use in all animals, the actions primarily target use of medically-important antibiotics in food-producing animals.

Chris Dall

Last year's flu vaccine 41% effective in preventing medically attended influenza, data show

Vaccine efficacy against illnesses caused by the H1N1 strain varied significantly by age.

Stephanie Soucheray
flu vax trial

Analysis: Tariffs on Canadian drugs will strain US supply chain

… say the United States imports 400 different ready-for-use medications from Canada, 28 of which have no alternative … care. "The proposed tariffs could affect a wide range of medications, from antibiotics to mental health treatments," … highlights that perhaps the U.S. should consider removing medications from its list of imports, in line with previous …
Stephanie Soucheray
drug prices

Long-COVID patients more likely to report unmet healthcare needs

The consequences of unmet care needs may include an increased risk of disability and lower health-related quality of life.

Mary Van Beusekom
Frustrated elderly woman on smartphone

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