Sepsis Associated With Almost 20% of Global Deaths
Sepsis incidence and mortality decreased from 1990 to 2017, but considerable regional variation identified.
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Enterovirus A71 Outbreak in Children Identified in Colorado Hospital
Neurological findings of myoclonus, ataxia, weakness, and autonomic instability differentiate EV-A71.
Oseltamivir Reduces Recovery Time for Flu-Like Illness in European Study
Oseltamivir may reduce recovery time for primary care patients with influenza-like illness, especially for older, sicker patients with comorbidities.
Discordance Between ART Prescribing Practices and Guidelines in Pregnant Women
Data published in JAMA Network Open suggest that prescribing practices for ART in pregnant women living with HIV in the US do not align optimally with national guidelines.
Mandatory Vaccination Ups Prevalence of Vaccine Coverage
Measles, pertussis vaccination increased in European countries with mandatory vaccination.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Contributes Considerably to HIV Acquisition
A substantial number of HIV infections are likely attributable to pre-existing infection with the herpes simplex virus type 2.
New Coronavirus May Be Cause of Viral Pneumonia Outbreak in China
As of Sunday, 59 people in Wuhan were being treated for the respiratory illness.
Early Antiretroviral Therapy May Not Achieve HIV Remission in Infants
Similar proportion of infants attain, sustain viral suppression when starting <48 hours, 2 to 14 days after birth.
American Embassy in China Issues Health Alert Over Illness Outbreak
Embassy advising Americans to immediately seek medical care if they feel ill after being in Wuhan.
Accelerated Dengue/Yellow Fever Vaccine Schedule Noninferior to Conventional Schedule
Study data demonstrates an early benefit to receiving Japanese Encephalitis vaccination prior to CYD-TDV in terms of higher overall anti-dengue virus neutralizing titers, although this benefit appears to wane after several months.
Guidance Developed for Providing Quality STD Care
Eight sections of report include sexual history and physical exams, prevention, screening, treatment.
Nurses Can Help Manage Drug Interactions in HIV/Hep C Treatment
Administration of simeprevir is more problematic with ART; sofosbuvir has fewest interactions with ART.
First Ebola Vaccine Receives FDA Approval
The FDA has approved Ervebo (Ebola Zaire vaccine, live) for the prevention of disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals ≥18 years of age.
Antiretroviral Prescribing in Pregnancy Strays From National Guidelines
Many prescribed ARVs with insufficient evidence, not recommended for use in pregnant women with HIV.
M72/AS01 Tuberculosis Vaccine Remains Efficacious After 3 years
The M72/AS01 vaccine shows efficacy against pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) at 3 years in patients with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
One in 10 Hospital Patients May Carry C Difficile at Admission
Asymptomatic carriers of C difficile at significant risk for progression to symptomatic infection.
USPSTF Recommends Behavioral Counseling for STI Prevention
Behavioral counseling linked to reduction in odds of STI and with reduction in sexual risk behaviors.
Postoperative Infection With Risk for Long-Term Infection and Mortality
Data published in JAMA Surgery showed that patients with 30-day postoperative infection had a 3.2-fold higher risk for 1-year infection and a 1.9-fold higher risk for mortality compared with those with no infections.
Few MMR-Vaccine Eligible Children Receive Vaccine Before Travel
41.3 percent of MMR vaccination-eligible pediatric travelers received MMR vaccine at pretravel consultation.
App Allows Clinicians to Report on New Uses of FDA-Approved Drugs for Difficult-to-Treat Infectious Diseases
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched CURE ID, an internet-based repository that allows clinicians to report their experiences using existing FDA-approved drugs for difficult-to-treat infections.
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