Effect of Antibiotic Stewardship on Fluoroquinolone Prescribing in Hospital
Hospital-based stewardship interventions were associated with decreased fluoroquinolone prescriptions during hospitalization, but not at discharge.
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Tenofovir Gel Reduces Risk for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Acquisition
Among tenofovir gel users, detection of plasma tenofovir may be associated with a reduced risk for herpes simplex virus type 2.
Quantifying Adherence to Mucormycosis Treatment Guidelines in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Adhering to mucormycosis treatment guidelines may be difficult for physicians because of the complexity of the disease.
Efficacy of Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Young Children
In children aged 6–35 months, vaccination with 2 doses of IIV4 can protect against influenza and reduces the frequency of severe outcomes.
SynGEM Intranasal Vaccine for RSV Generates Durable Immune Response
SynGEM, an intranasal subunit vaccine that introduces the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has demonstrated efficacy in actuating lasting immune responses in humans.
ACIP Updates Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommendations for Persons Experiencing Homelessness
ACIP updates hepatitis A vaccine recommendations for homeless population.
Hand-To-Genital Transmission of HPV Between Heterosexual Partners
Transmission of human papillomavirus is unlikely to occur from hand-to-genital contact.
Microbiology Testing Has Suboptimal Effect on Antibiotic Stewardship
A small percentage of microbiologic test results are used to direct the antibiotic stewardship processes.
Machine-Learning Models Allow Early Detection of Sepsis in the NICU
Models using EHR data from infants in NICU can detect sepsis hours before clinical signs are apparent.
CDC: New HIV Transmission Often From Those Unaware of Infection
Most new HIV transmissions are from people who do not know they have HIV infection.
Limiting the Documentation of Patient Immigration Status in Medical Records
This commentary examines physician options for documenting immigration status considering ethical, legal, and historical circumstances when caring for stigmatized populations during changing political landscapes.
Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Discontinuation May Increase Survival
Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic discontinuation was linked with greater rates of survival and reduced antibiotic utilization in critically ill individuals.
INF Treatment Lowers Risk for Diabetes and Mortality in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained virologic response to the HCV in patients with HCV and HIV coinfection is associated with a lowered risk of diabetes and mortality.
Diabetes Development Linked to Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Mortality in Hepatitis B
Through multivariate data analyses, researchers in Taiwan found that diabetes mellitus influenced the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
ACC: Antibacterial Envelope Can Reduce CIED Infections
An antibacterial envelope can reduce the incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic device infections.
Lactoferrin Ineffective for Patients with HIV Receiving ART
Recombinant human-lactoferrin treatment in PLWHIV receiving ART was not associated with significant improvements in inflammation or immune activation.
Helicobacter pylori Infection Linked to Elevated Risk for Diabetes in Men
Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes developing.
Clinical Outcomes for Hepatitis C Combination Therapy
Data pooled from 13 countries shows the effectiveness of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir±dasabuvir±ribavirin for sustained virologic response in patients with hepatitis C virus.
Direct-Acting Antivirals Reduce Mortality, Hepatocellular Carcinoma in HCV
Researchers postulated that patients with chronic HCV who were never treated with direct antivirals had a higher incidence of HCC.
EPA Proposal Will Allow Antibiotic Spraying of Citrus Crops
Consumer Reports warns of ’26-fold increase in the use of streptomycin in plant agriculture’
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