AAN has issued a practice guideline update for vaccine-preventable infections and immunizations for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A subcommittee of the AAN — tasked with developing, disseminating and implementing these guidelines — found improvements and additions to the recommendations previously issued in 2002.
A 2013 Pew Research Center and Internet Life Project report found that 59% of US adults said that they turned to the Internet regarding a health problem during the past year.
However, the results of a study titled Partial Oral versus Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Endocarditis investigated whether a partial oral regimen may lead to equivalent outcomes.
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
Researchers found data that showed hepatitis C virus infection is linked to an increased risk for diabetes mellitus in both chronic hepatitis patients and patients with cirrhosis from hepatitis C.
Lyme disease, a vector-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted to humans by deer ticks. It is currently nearing endemic levels of infection in North America; the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a 130.6% increase in confirmed cases between 1997 and 2017 (12,801-29,513 cases, respectively)1. Other…
The updated 1-hour sepsis care bundle is based on 2016 guidelines and recommends a specific set of treatments that should begin within 1 hour of sepsis recognition.
Vaccine hesitancy, defined as a “delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services,” has been reported in more than 90% of countries in the world.
Infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a significant public health problem throughout the world and constitutes a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. Recent estimates indicate that the global rate of HCV seroprevalence increased to 2.8% in the last decade, which corresponds to >185 million cases of HCV worldwide.1 To reduce the…
Researchers found data that showed treatment with direct-acting antivirals in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma with advanced cirrhosis improves liver function and could be categorized as safe.
Further patient advocacy is needed to ensure that recipients of HCV-infected organs have access to direct-acting antivirals as early as possible, including in a prophylactic manner, if data continue to support its benefit.
Although most providers are familiar with the symptoms of Lyme disease, coinfection with other tickborne illnesses such as babesiosis, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and human monocytic ehrlichiosis is possible and becoming more prevalent.
Researchers found data that showed initiatives to test for hepatitis are vital to decrease infections because many patients remain asymptomatic for years, which is when chronic infection leads to complications.
Infection control and prevention (ICP) strategies represent an integral part of care for patients with oncologic diseases. Although the relevant guidelines often include established practices such as hand hygiene, barrier isolation, control of air quality, prevention of device-related infections, and prophylactic antifungal and antibiotic use, there are currently no consensus recommendations pertaining to ICP strategies…
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association was published in Circulation, with the purpose of providing a thorough review of available evidence on HIV-associated cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found data that showed infection-associated cancers are attributable to hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human papillomaviruses, and the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Approximately half of all cancers in the United States are preventable. Also, the CDC suggests that identifying organ donors who are at high risk for oncoviruses and providing post-treatment to donor recipients for infection will mitigate oncovirus risks.
This article describes the populations at high risk for HIV infection and reports the results of a collaborative, multifaceted educational intervention designed to reduce the documented disparities related to HIV care and prevention.
Researchers found data that showed chronic hepatitis C virus infection is a risk factor for cardiovascular events, including coronary artery disease and heart failure. To improve cardiovascular and liver outcomes, they recommend the use of direct-acting antiviral therapy.
In response to the opioid misuse epidemic and rise in opioid-related deaths, there has been an increasing focus on developing resources to address these issues, such as safer consumption spaces.
The epidemic of opioid use disorder has led to substantial increases in new cases of HCV and HIV infection, as well as hospitalizations for other OUD-related infections.
