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ASP Scan (Weekly) for Nov 05, 2021

… allergies in pregnant women Antibiotic prescribing during COVID Lower antibiotic dose for kids' pneumonia Antibiotic … prescribing during pandemic More than a third of COVID-19 patients treated at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota … today in  JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance.   Of 654 adult COVID-19 patients treated at Mayo from Mar 1, 2020, through …

News Scan for Mar 20, 2020

… CDC: Uptick in visits for flulike illness likely linked to COVID-19 There was a sharp uptick last week in US clinic … more people seeking care for respiratory illness as COVID-19 spreads across the country. While the percentage of … of the country above their baselines. "Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more people may be seeking care for …

Plan calls for more funding to bring TB under control

… don't derail TB programs—as has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stop TB Partnership says that fully … responsibility as humans," Ditiu said. Lost progress amid COVID The group says the funding needs detailed in the plan … to make up for the progress that has been lost during the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns and restrictions, …
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Patient receiving drugs for tuberculosis

News Scan for Nov 13, 2020

… for Nov 13, 2020 Bullet points Pharmacist-led stewardship COVID-19 and antibiotic use Polio in 3 countries More H5N8 … abstract   Few bacterial co-infections found in London COVID-19 hospital patients A study conducted at two acute … London found bacterial co-infections were infrequent in COVID-19 patients and did not have an impact on clinical …

US moves to prop up economy, gird for swell of coronavirus patients

… | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text The number of US COVID-19 cases tops 5,000. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Trump administration announced at a … 5,000 Americans and killed 100. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States has topped 5,000 in 49 …
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New York City ambulance

ASP Scan (Weekly) for Nov 04, 2022

… 04, 2022 Bullet points Procalcitonin and antibiotics in COVID patients Antibiotic knowledge, use in Egypt … Procalcitonin trends linked to antibiotic use, duration in COVID-19 patients A study of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Michigan found that procalcitonin (PCT) …

ASP Scan (Weekly) for Aug 13, 2021

… kids, adults Caregiver attitudes on antibiotic use COVID-19 and hospital-associated infections Body Our weekly … or region significantly declined in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. "This study implies that we need to … 7   J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc   abstract   Study finds COVID surges linked to increase in hospital infections …

News Scan for Oct 13, 2022

… for Oct 13, 2022 Bullet points Teens' adversities amid COVID US monkeypox totals Uganda to try 2 Ebola vaccines Body … of 4 US high school students report bad experiences during COVID Nearly three of four US high school students report one … to poor mental health and suicidal behaviors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey published today in …

News Scan for May 12, 2021

… expectation for antibiotics Improper antibiotics for COVID-19 Proactive Ebola vaccination in Sierra Leone Body … study finds high rate of inappropriate antibiotics in COVID patients A study of COVID-19 patients in Spain during the early months of the …

Pandemic online learning stressed college students, teens

… in-person or hybrid instruction. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Attending classes online was more stressful … or hybrid instruction for college students early in the COVID-19 pandemic, and teens who learned online reported … race, food security status, current anxiety/depression, COVID-19 concerns, residence status (on campus, off campus …
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News Scan for Aug 07, 2020

… for Aug 07, 2020 Bullet points Asymptomatic shedding in COVID-19 Ebola in the DRC Polio in 4 countries Avian flu outbreaks in poultry Body Asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19 patients show similar shedding patterns Patients with confirmed asymptomatic COVID-19 infections shed virus at similar levels to those who …

Pandemic policy changes in Canada appear to have eased Rx drug shortages

… earlier. Infectious disease topics Resilient Drug Supply COVID-19 Body Implementation of policy measures in March 2020 … drug shortages—especially generic drugs—exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, finds an observational study published … raw ingredients and medications—and a higher demand for COVID-19 drugs, further threatened Canada's drug supply. To …
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Pharmacy in Montreal

News Scan for Nov 15, 2021

… minorities, and respirator fit Depression, anxiety amid COVID-19 Avian flu in Europe, Japan Body Women, racial … National Health Service (NHS) staff in England. And 63% of COVID-19 deaths among NHS staff have been of Black and other … chest pain in pandemic Depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic drove more patients to seek care at an …

Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Apr 25, 2022

… 25, 2022 Bullet points Antibiotic resistance rise during COVID C difficile in pigs South African center for antibiotic … Antibiotic-resistant infections up in US hospitals during COVID, data show Patients hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic and tested for SARS-CoV-2 had higher rates …

News Scan for Aug 09, 2021

… case Fourth US melioidosis case Respiratory activities and COVID-19 aerosols Body Guinea confirms its first Marburg case … update Aug 9 CDC statement Jul 1 CIDRAP News scan   Viral COVID-19 detected in singing, talking, breathing Between … in Clinical Infectious Diseases . The researchers had 22 COVID-19 patients at Singapore's National Centre for …

No increase found in stillbirth, preterm birth during pandemic

… births or among UK and US women. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two large JAMA studies yesterday found no … of stillbirth deliveries among pregnant women with severe COVID-19, and a smaller previous UK study showed an increased … in stillbirths regionally or nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic in England when compared with the same …
Stacy Kuebelbeck Paulsen | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Premature baby

News Scan for Sep 13, 2022

… Sep 13, 2022 Bullet points WHO dual-use research guidance COVID-related spay-neuter falloff Antibiotic stewardship and … global guidance   US pet shelters in 'crisis mode' after COVID-related drop in spay/neuters Pet shelters across the … surgeries and veterinarian shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, reversing a downward trend in euthanasia …

Infection preventionists' mental, physical health suffered in pandemic

… of burnout is concerning." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body High percentages of infection preventionists (IPs) reported that COVID-19–related stressors worsened their mental and physical … behaviors, and perceived workplace wellness support during COVID-19. Participants also answered questions on three …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Healthcare worker wearing goggles and masks

News Scan for Nov 09, 2022

… collection on the treatment's effectiveness. The global COVID total today is 78,924 cases, 42 of them fatal, from 110 … report on the global vaccine market—the first since the COVID-19 pandemic began—the WHO today called for more steps … said inequitable vaccine distribution isn't unique to the COVID-19 vaccine and is one of the drivers of health …

Vaccine Integrity Project

… of Medicine - Special Article: Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026 (Oct 29, … the key immunizations for all ages on influenza, RSV, and COVID heading into respiratory virus season. Fostering … virus season, it is important to recognize that flu, COVID, and RSV will all play significant roles in the months …

WHO details 4 more MERS cases in Saudi Arabia

… of MERS-CoV cases has declined since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to health officials prioritizing COVID-19 activities. Also, the WHO said COVID-19 protective measures may have reduced MERS-CoV …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News

US teen athletes suffered during pandemic, study shows

… anxiety and depression in 2020. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The extended school closures during the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on US high school athletes, who … seeing higher levels of anxiety and depression than before COVID-19, suggesting that this will remain a vitally …
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Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Aug 23, 2021

… Scan for Aug 23, 2021 Bullet points Biomarker for COVID pneumonia treatment Antibiotic development report Body Procalcitonin testing may reduce antibiotics for COVID pneumonia Early use of a procalcitonin-guided algorithm in non-critically ill patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia reduced antimicrobial use with no adverse …

Stewardship / Resistance Scan for May 21, 2021

… points Antibiotic use in organ donors Stewardship during COVID Body High level of antibiotic use found in dying organ … to minimize antibiotic use during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an overall reduction in … May 2020, protocols established for the management of COVID-19 patients, including recommended antibiotic regimens …

News Scan for Dec 09, 2021

… in 2020 as much as some had feared with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the groups note that the disease, which … disease killer, received only 1% of the amount invested in COVID-19 in 2020. The groups say the unprecedented amount of money poured into the COVID-19 response provides a blueprint for how critical …

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