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Prevalence of Comorbid Conditions in Patients With vs Without HIV Infection

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of comorbid conditions among patients with vs without HIV infection.

The Collection of Additional Blood Samples Improves Bacteremia Detection

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers assessed whether the collection of additional blood samples increases the probability of bacteremia detection among hospitalized patients.

US Baby Formula Shortage Worsens

Supply chain issues around the world are fueling a shortage of baby formula — and the problem is only getting worse.

Gender-Affirming Surgery: Payment, Geographic Shifts From 2008 to 2017

Between 2008 and 2017, there were nationwide increases in GAS, with an accompanying payer shift from self-pay to private or insurance.

Affirmative Action Bans Decrease Number of Underrepresented Medical Students

State affirmative action bans are associated with a reduction in the percentage of students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

Supreme Court Set to Overturn Roe v. Wade, Leaked Draft Opinion Shows

The U.S. Supreme Court is on the verge of striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, a leaked draft opinion shows.

Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval of COVID-19 Boosters for Children Ages 5 to 11

Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. FDA to approve emergency use of its booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 years.

Direct Provider Feedback Reduces Emergency Department Opioid Rx Rates

A large, sustained reduction in opioid prescribing by emergency clinicians is possible through an intervention.

Hepatology Clinic at a Methadone Center Increases Treatment Initiations for Hepatitis C Virus

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Devon Cimino

Researchers assessed whether the rate of treatment initiations for hepatitis C virus infection among patients participating in a methadone treatment program increased after the implementation of a hepatology clinic.

Hydroxychloroquine Not Associated With Decreased Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed whether early treatment with hydroxychloroquine decreases the risk for hospitalization among patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.

Major Airlines Drop Mask Mandate After Federal Judge Rules Against It

Just hours after a Florida judge struck down a federal mask mandate, major airlines announced that they will no longer require face coverings on domestic flights.

CDC Launches Forecasting Center for Infectious Diseases

A new forecasting center for infectious diseases was officially launched by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.

FDA Approves First Breath Test for COVID-19

People who suspect they may have COVID-19 could soon find out with a simple breath test that delivers results in three minutes.

CDC Extends Mask Mandates on Planes, Trains to May 3

A federal mask mandate for planes, trains, airports, and some bus services that was set to expire in five days will be extended until May 3.

Biden Administration Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency for 90 Days

America’s public health emergency plan for COVID-19 will continue for at least another 90 days, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.

Default Orders in the Electronic Health Record Increase Hepatitis C Screening Rates

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Shannon Storms

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether the addition of a default screening order in the electronic health record increases the rate of hepatitis C virus screening among hospitalized patients.

Health Care Employee Turnover Recovering

Turnover rates are returning to prepandemic levels across most groups of health care workers, according to a study published online.

Philadelphia Becomes First US City to Bring Back Indoor Mask Mandate

Faced with rising COVID-19 case counts, Philadelphia has announced that it will reinstate an indoor mask mandate next week.

Saliva and Gargle vs Nasopharyngeal Samples for the Detection of COVID-19

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Bradley van Paridon

In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed saliva, gargle, and nasopharyngeal samples for the detection of COVID-19 infection.

Biden Makes National Push for “Long-Haul” COVID-19 Research

President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a new national push to research the nature and impact of “long COVID,” a constellation of sometimes debilitating symptoms that linger.