Chinese Man Dies of Rare Virus From Monkeys
A Chinese researcher has died after catching a rare infectious disease called the Monkey B virus, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention officials say.
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Antithrombotic Therapy Not Helpful for COVID-19 Outpatients
Major adverse cardiopulmonary outcomes not reduced with aspirin, apixaban versus placebo for clinically stable COVID-19 outpatients.
More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Have Postacute Sequelae
Most common sequelae include functional mobility impairments, pulmonary abnormalities, and mental health disorders.
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits Long Island, New York
As of Saturday, one patient had died, two remained hospitalized, and seven had been released from the hospital.
Educating Nursing Care Facility Staff Decreases Inappropriate Antibiotic Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection
Researchers sought to determine whether an intervention to improve the knowledge and communication skills of nursing care facility staff decreases the number of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions for patients with suspected urinary tract infection.
Incidence Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Similar for Children and Adults
More infections asymptomatic among children, with 52 percent asymptomatic among those aged 0 to 4 years versus 12 percent in adults.
Antibiotic Guidelines for Neonatal Sepsis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries May Need Revision
Researchers conducted a study to assess the outcomes and antimicrobial resistant profiles of patients who received first-line therapy with ampicillin plus gentamicin for the treatment of neonatal sepsis.
T-Cell and Humoral Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine in Patients With MS on Ocrelizumab
Researchers sought to determine the T-cell and antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in patients with multiple sclerosis treated with ocrelizumab, compared with healthy individuals.
Breakthrough COVID-19 Risk Up for Patients With Substance Use Disorders
After controlling for lifetime comorbidities and adverse socioeconomic determinants of health, infection risk increased only for cannabis use disorder.
Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 Home Tests Recalled Over False Positives
Problem with the rapid antigen tests was caused by variations in the quality of one of the raw materials used in the products
The Effect of MS Treatments on SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines and the Humoral Response
Researchers determined the impact of other disease-modifying treatments in multiple sclerosis and the effect of delaying anti-CD20 infusion on the humoral response to COVID-19 vaccines.
Higher Risk for Mortality and Poor Outcomes Among Patients With SLE Hospitalized With COVID-19-Associated ARDS
Researchers assessed the risk for mortality and poor outcomes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus hospitalized with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.
1 in 4 Parents Say Their Children Have Been Quarantined Since School Started
However, two-thirds of parents said they thought schools are taking appropriate measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Merck to Ask FDA for Emergency Approval of Its New Antiviral Pill for COVID-19
New medication is just one of several antiviral pills now being tested in studies.
REGEN-COV Reduces Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization, Death
Among outpatients with COVID-19 at high risk, risk for hospitalization, death reduced with monoclonal antibody combo versus placebo.
Intranasal Corticosteroids Tied to Less Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Findings seen among individuals regularly using steroid nasal sprays before COVID-19 diagnosis.
Perceived COVID-19 Risk and Shielding Behaviors Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis During the Pandemic
Researchers assessed perceived COVID-19 risk for infections and outcomes, as well as shielding practices, among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during the pandemic.
Emergency Help for Suicide-Related Issues Up During Pandemic for Some Youth
Rates higher for female youth, those with no psychiatric history, and individuals with existing psychiatric diagnoses at time of encounter.
Probability of Progression to Complicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women With Antimicrobial-Resistant Isolates
Study finds that among women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), those with antimicrobial-resistant isolates are at increased risk for progression to complicated UTI vs those with susceptible isolates.
Effects of Short- vs Prolonged-Course Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients With Uncomplicated Pseudomonal Bloodstream Infections
Investigators conducted a study that compared the effects of short- vs prolonged-course antimicrobial therapy on 30-day mortality outcomes and the risk for recurrent infection in patients with pseudomonal bloodstream infections.
Comparison of Outcomes and Associated Costs of 4 Antibiotic Treatment Strategies for Drug-Use Associated Infective Endocarditis
Researchers conducted a study that compared clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of 4 antibiotic treatment strategies for patients with drug-use associated infective endocarditis.
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