Treating Helicobacter pylori Infection Reduces Gastric Cancer Risk
Steven Moss, MD, and Waseem Ahmad, MD, discuss H pylori eradication therapies as a strategy to decrease rates of gastric cancer.
Diagnostic Care for Tuberculosis Significantly Limited Among HIV-Positive Inpatients
Researchers evaluated access to tuberculosis diagnostics among hospitalized patients with HIV infection before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disparities, Outcomes of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and COVID-19 Compared
Researchers studied the effect of death, adverse medication events, length of hospital stay, and costs in MIS-C vs COVID-19.
FDA Issues Warning to Companies Selling Products Claiming to Treat Mpox
The letters cite violations related to drug misbranding failing to bear adequate directions for their intended use(s).
4CMenB Vaccination Effective Against Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Children Under 5 Years
Complete vaccination with the 4CMenB is effective for preventing invasive meningococcal disease in children younger than 5 years.
Inflation Reduction Act Estimated to Yield Billions in Drug Savings
A new simulation suggests Medicare drug savings from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will be substantial, according to a study.
Poor Mental Health Tied to Premature Heart Disease
Depression and poor mental health are associated with premature cardiovascular disease and suboptimal CVH among young adults.
Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease Increased With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Women with adverse pregnancy outcomes have an increased long-term risk for ischemic heart disease, according to a study published online.
Fiber Supplementation May Decrease Diarrhea Risk for Inpatients on Enteral Nutrition
Researchers evaluated the effects of fiber supplementation on the risk for diarrhea among hospitalized patients receiving enteral nutrition.
Does Hospitalization for Infection Increase Dementia Risk?
Researchers sought to assess whether hospitalizations with infection are associated with dementia incidence.
CDC Investigating Artificial Tears Product Linked to Drug-Resistant Infections
The CDC is urging health care providers and patients to immediately discontinue use of EzriCare Artificial Tears.
FDA Revises Paxlovid, Lagevrio EUAs Removing Positive COVID-19 Test Requirement
The FDA has revised the EUAs for Paxlovid and Lagevrio for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19.
Cardiovascular Hospitalization Increased After Sepsis Hospitalization
Patients discharged after sepsis hospitalization have an increased risk for all-cause mortality and rehospitalization and cardiovascular hospitalization.
Ability to Smell May Be Predictive Marker of Frailty
Olfaction is a potential marker and risk factor for frailty, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Gerontology.
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors Tied to Menstrual Symptoms
Some modifiable risk factors are associated with menstrual symptoms, according to a review published online.
Current Smokers at Breast Cancer Diagnosis Face Higher Death Risk
Current smoking at the time of diagnosis is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality among Black women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Rituximab for Pemphigus Linked to Higher Risk for COVID-19, CMV, Parasitic Infections
Researchers evaluated the risk for various infections among patients with pemphigus who received rituximab vs those who received azathioprine or mycophenolate mofetil.
COVID-19 BNT162b2 Vaccine More Effective Against Delta vs Omicron in Adolescents
Researchers evaluated protection conferred by 2- and 3-doses of the COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccine among adolescents during the Delta and Omicron periods.
Patients With Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Higher Mortality Risk
A study was conducted to assess the rates of all-cause and cause-specific mortality in patients with pyoderma gangrenosum.
IL-6 Receptor Antagonists Improve COVID-19 Critical Care Outcomes at 6 Months
A secondary analysis of the REMAP-CAP trial evaluated long-term outcomes of multiple interventions used for critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Biden to Lift COVID-19 Emergencies in May
The two COVID-19 emergency measures declared by the White House at the start of the pandemic will end in May.
Breast Milk of Vaccinated Mothers Provides COVID-19 Protection to Infants
Breast milk of people vaccinated against COVID-19 provides protection to infants, according to a study published online.
GERD in Children Linked to Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online.
After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is creating a new unit devoted to food safety.
Nosocomial COVID-19 Transmission Often Detected Within 5 Days of Exposure
Researchers evaluated the risk for nosocomial COVID-19 transmission and the risk of mortality associated with the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants.
Follow-up Care Is Essential for Injection Drug Use-Associated Bone and Joint Infections
Researchers evaluated outcomes of partial-oral antibiotic therapy for the treatment of bone and joint infections in patients with recent injection drug use.
Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Improves Survival in Chronic Hepatitis C
Researchers assessed the association of hepatitis C virus elimination through direct-acting antiviral therapy with the risk for liver and nonliver morbidity and mortality.
RSV and Influenza in Older Adults Have Similar Rates of Hospitalization, Death
How do rates of hospitalization and death in those 60 and older compare for RSV and influenza? A meta-analysis explored this question.
Prenatal MRI After COVID-19 Infection Shows Placental Lesions
SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy can lead to placental lesions, according to a study published online Jan. 20.
Sleep Medication Used by 8.4% of Adults in 2020
In 2020, 8.4 percent of adults took sleep medication in the last 30 days to help them fall or stay asleep, according to a January data brief.
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