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Rwanda reports first Marburg virus outbreak

Control measures include limiting attendance at funerals of people who died from Marburg infections. 

Lisa Schnirring
Marburg virus particles

Corticosteroids cut risk of pneumonia death by 28%, researchers estimate

A total of 7% of patients in the corticosteroid group died within 30 days of diagnosis, compared with 9% in the placebo group. 

Mary Van Beusekom
Pneumonia patient in hospital

Africa CDC says mpox outbreak could grow in DR Congo conflict zone

Among confirmed cases in the DRC, children 15 years and younger account for 49% of cases.

Stephanie Soucheray
DRC kids

Nearly 15% of long-COVID patients have cardiovascular symptoms, most often chest pain

Clinicians should monitor post-COVID cardiovascular symptoms, even in patients without a history of cardiovascular disease, the authors say.

Mary Van Beusekom
Doctor checking man's heart

Second cluster reported in Uganda's Ebola Sudan outbreak

The newly confirmed cases are linked to a 4-year-old boy who died from his Ebola infection last week.

Lisa Schnirring
ebola maroon green

Nirsevimab estimated at 64% to 74% effective against poor RSV outcomes in infants

Estimated effectiveness was 65% against hospitalization, 74% against pediatric intensive care unit admission, and 64% against high-dependency unit admission.

Mary Van Beusekom

Meta-analysis adds to emerging evidence tying HPV to cardiovascular disease

Relative to HPV-negative participants, those with HPV had a 40% higher risk of cardiovascular disease and twice the risk of coronary artery disease.

Mary Van Beusekom

Texas measles total grows to 663 as Arkansas reports local spread

With local spread likely in Arkansas' Faulkner County, health officials updated vaccination recommendations for those living in or traveling to it and neighboring counties.

Lisa Schnirring
baby measles back

Healthcare workers with chronic condition miss more days of work due to COVID than flu, data show

Those who were ill with COVID-19 and had at least 1 underlying condition missed more days of work than those with flu or asymptomatic COVID.

Mary Van Beusekom
Health workers wearing N95 respirators

Analysis: New FDA user fees may be path forward for food safety funding

In 2022, user fees made up about 1% of the $1.1 billion foods program budget.

Stephanie Soucheray
pouring chemicals

Novavax says its COVID vaccine produces fewer, milder reactions than Pfizer version

On average, workers who received Novavax had 1.7 systemic symptoms, compared with 2.8 in Pfizer recipients. 

Mary Van Beusekom

For PASTEUR Act advocates, the finish line is in sight for antibiotic development aid

… are not as profitable as other drugs. Unlike many other medications, antibiotics are used only for a limited time. …
Chris Dall
Blue and clear capsules

WHO ends COVID-19 public health emergency, warns of continued health threat

The WHO said the decision was based on declining COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions and on high levels of immunity.

Mary Van Beusekom
WHO headquarters in Geneva

Pharmaceutical, diagnostics companies look to patients to help fight antibiotic resistance

Patients and patient advocacy groups say their input can help companies design better clinical trials.

Chris Dall
diagnostic testing
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Episode 171: Serious Challenges Ahead: RFK Jr and a New HHS

In "Serious Challenges Ahead: RFK Jr and a New HHS," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the recent nomination of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. They also discuss the latest COVID data, a global increase in measles cases, and a decline in STI incidence in the United States. 

CIDRAP Superbugs & You Podcast

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Study describes success with early use of mpox drug among people with HIV

Mpox disease progression occurred in 5% of those who received Tpoxx early and in 27% of people who received it later or not at all.

Stephanie Soucheray
Mpox virus

Steep rise in antidepressant use noted in young people during COVID, especially among teen girls

Prescriptions increased 130% among female adolescents ages 12 to 17 years and almost 60% among female young adults ages 18 to 25 years compared to rates seen in 2016 to 2019.

Stephanie Soucheray
saris

Chicago, California report more measles cases

Illinois and California are among 17 US jurisdictions that have reported measles cases this year.

Lisa Schnirring
child with measles

CDC study: People with HIV have elevated COVID reinfection rate

A total of 7% of residents with HIV were reinfected with SARS-CoV-2, compared with 5% of those without HIV.

Mary Van Beusekom

UK releases recommendations for fall COVID boosters

The list of people recommended to receive the vaccine is geared toward groups who will most benefit, such as older people, caregivers, and those with underlying medical conditions.

Lisa Schnirring
senior man vax

Given together, COVID and flu vaccines appear safe, immune-boosting

The authors said that giving the two vaccines at a single clinic visit should increase adherence.

Mary Van Beusekom
COVID shot in arm

Study: Risk of drug overdose, death didn't rise after NJ COVID-related early prison release

… inmates with SUD (eg, Medicaid enrollment, prerelease medications for opioid use disorder, statewide peer navigator …
Mary Van Beusekom

Antidepressant users may be less likely to test positive for COVID-19

Mental health patients with a recent prescription for an SSRI had an almost 40% less likelihood of testing COVID-19-positive.

Stephanie Soucheray
prozac

CDC raises risk slightly for recent H5N1 avian flu viruses

… poultry, and most viruses remain susceptible to antiviral medications.     Date Thu, 07/06/2023 - 15:18 Display image …
Lisa Schnirring
caged mink

US tops 1 million mpox vaccine doses given, but coverage lags in risk groups

In other mpox developments today, the WHO in an update said cases continue to decline, though Japan reported some localized spread.

Lisa Schnirring
vaccine bandaid

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