The US previously eradicated NWS through releasing sterile male flies to mate with female NWS blowflies.
Limited availability of information on antibiotics and lack of availability of appropriate antibiotics were cited as important challenges for appropriate antibiotic selection.
An earlier investigation hinted at hospital food as a source, but evidence didn't reveal a specific item.
The absolute rate difference ranged from 1.2 to 2.2 fewer events per 1,000 person-years among all vaccinated adults.
At a New Jersey hospital, treating 29 patients with multiple recurrent CDI cases resulted in a net loss of more than $2.2 million over 4 years.
Researchers estimate the extrapolated annual cost of treating norovirus infections in Americans aged 65 and older is $884 million.
Composite major cardiovascular events fell 27% in April 2020 and stayed below expected levels in March (−10%) and December (−20%).
Survey respondents gave the terms "antimicrobial resistance' and 'AMR' low scores for risk association and memorability.
The reduction in risk may warrant clinicians using metformin for COVID-19 patients sooner rather than later.
Underlying medical conditions significantly associated with long COVID were anxiety and/or depression, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, suppressed immune system, and ischemic heart disease.
Risk factors for persistent symptoms at 28 days included being unvaccinated at infection, moderate or severe acute illness, longer hospital stays, and underlying health conditions.
Completion of a primary COVID-19 vaccine series, receipt of a booster dose, Black vs White race, and urban vs rural residence were linked to reduced odds of long COVID.
Pathogens like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus fell substantially prior to the pandemic, but others increased, and some surged during COVID-19.
The measles outbreak in Texas rises to 198 cases, while New Mexico's outbreak climbs to 30 cases.
The overall estimated RSV incidence in young children was about 3 times higher in ambulatory care than in emergency departments.
The findings underscore the need for improved awareness, education, testing practices, and reporting to achieve better patient outcomes, the authors say.
For patients with weakened immune systems, effectiveness was lower, at 67% for patients aged 60 to 74 years to 73% for those older than 75.
The IDSA said narrowed indications go against science and risk lives, urging insurers to continue coverage based on medical society advice.
Also, as fallout continues regarding narrowed FDA approval for COVID vaccines, New Mexico issues a health order to sort out pharmacy access.
Martin Kulldorff, PhD, has been appointed chief science officer for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
Monoclonal antibodies and fecal microbiota-based products are changing the landscape for patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.
A House of Commons report highlights the challenges facing the further development of phage therapy in the United Kingdom.
Currently reported antiviral use among the general adult population has been 35% or less.
For the first time, the mid-season report from four VE networks covers both pediatric and adult age groups.
