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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Long COVID May Qualify as a Disability: Biden
Serious “long COVID” symptoms could qualify as a disability and make patients eligible for federal assistance, President Joe Biden said Monday.
Socioeconomic Characteristics of Increased COVID-19 Mortality ID’d
The socioeconomic characteristics associated with increased all-cause mortality due to the COVID-19 pandemic are described in a report published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
Patients Report Memory Problems After Mild COVID-19
Memory problems are a common part of the postacute sequelae of COVID-19.
Cognitive Impairment Reported After COVID-19 Infection
Cognitive impairment has been reported following recovery from COVID-19.
Sickle Cell Disease May Up Risk for Poor COVID-19 Outcomes
Sickle cell disease is associated with a fourfold increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization and a more than twofold increased risk for COVID-19-related death.
Floxacin Antibiotics May Augment Treatment of Lung and Bladder Cancers by Inhibiting RSK4
RSK4-targeting floxacins could boost the efficacy of chemotherapy.
Study Supports Shorter Antibiotic Course for Afebrile Men With UTI
The double-blinded, placebo-controlled noninferiority study included a total of 272 afebrile men from 2 US Veterans Affairs medical centers.
FDA Needs More Data on Sulopenem for Uncomplicated UTI
The NDA submission was supported by data from the phase 3 SURE1 clinical trial.
Dalvance Approved for Children With Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections
Dalvance is a second-generation, semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide.
Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Adults: 2021 Clinical Practice Guidelines
A multidisciplinary panel comprising members from the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America created guidelines for health care professionals caring for patients with C difficile infection.
Quinacrine Monotherapy Effective as Second-Line Treatment of Nitroimidazole-Refractory Giardiasis
This is the first prospective investigation comparing the efficacy and tolerability of 2 treatments for nitroimidazole-refractory giardiasis in international travelers.
US Issues Toughest Travel Alert for Britain as COVID-19 Cases There Climb
Britain is now reporting a seven-day average of roughly 45,000 daily new cases
Federal Court Backs COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate at Indiana University
Ruling judge said students’ right in refusing unwarranted medical treatment must be weighed against the state’s greater interest.
Imatinib Does Not Decrease Oxygen Support Required in Severe COVID-19
Researchers aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of oral imatinib in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who required supplemental oxygen administration.
Respiratory Virus Detections, Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic
The researchers tested their hypothesis that a decrease in respiratory virus incidence would be associated with a reduction in inappropriate ambulatory antibiotic orders.
Mortality Associated With Severe Sepsis Not Dependent on Blood Culture Positivity or Time to Positivity
Investigators from the FABLED study report on the relationship between mortality and blood culture positivity in patients presenting to the emergency department with sepsis.
COVID-19 Outcomes May Be Worse for People With Learning Disability
The risks for hospital admission and death from COVID-19 may be higher for people with learning disabilities.
Antibiotic Use May Increase the Risk of Early-Onset Colon Cancer
The association was observed with colon cancer but not rectal cancer.
New COVID-19 Cases Doubled in US in Past Three Weeks
New coronavirus infections are once again climbing in the United States, driven by the highly contagious Delta variant, lingering vaccine resistance, and Fourth of July celebrations.
Risk Factors ID’d for Severe COVID-19 With Sickle Cell Disease
A history of severe pain episodes and coexisting organ conditions may increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness and hospitalization in individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD).
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