Researchers conducted a randomized trial that compared the effects of 3 treatment regimens for the prevention of tuberculosis infection among individuals with HIV infection currently taking antiretroviral therapy.
Investigators sought to determine whether preoperative hair removal, including the method, timing, or setting of removal increases the risk for surgical site infection compared with no removal.
Investigators sought to identify factors associated with septic shock development and 30-day mortality in patients admitted to an intensive care unit for treatment of candidemia.
Investigators conducted a study to determine whether empiric antibiotic therapy with adjunctive gentamicin improves outcomes in patients with septic shock admitted to the intensive care unit.
Highest population immunity level of 77.2 percent found for adults aged 65 years and older; lowest level of 17.9 percent seen for children younger than 12 years.
A large case-control study conducted in Scotland assessed the risk for both hospitalization for COVID-19 and severe COVID-19 among teachers and their household members vs adults in the general population.
Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.
