Postmarketing Surveillance Demonstrates Remarkable Safety of Vaccines
Vaccines are a key public health strategy that is remarkably safe due to continued postmarketing surveillance programs.
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Many Patients With Pulmonary Valve Infective Endocarditis Found to Require Surgical Management
A great percentage of patients with pulmonary valve infective endocarditis were found to require surgical management.
2008 to 2018 Saw Increase in Shingles Vaccination in Over 60s
From 2008 to 2018, there was an increase in shingles vaccination among adults aged 60 years and older, with demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic variations in vaccination rates.
Lower Rate of Seropositivity to Measles Among Younger Clinicians
An age-based surveillance study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of measles antibody among clinicians at an urban medical center.
Multistate Mumps Outbreak Reported Following Asymptomatic Transmission
A total of 62 cases of mumps were found to have occurred across 6 states and linked to exposure of wedding attendees to an asymptomatic and fully vaccinated individual.
Assessment of Bacteremia Associated With Anticoagulant Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
Treatment with the thrombin inhibitor dabigatran was associated with a decreased incidence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia compared with treatment with the factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban and apixaban.
Intravenous Anakinra May Be Useful in the Treatment of Cytokine Storm Syndromes
Authors of this viewpoint described the current challenges in the management of cytokine storm syndromes and reviewed the safety profile of intravenous anakinra.
Risk Factors for Infection in Closed Surgical Wounds Identified
Risk for infection influenced by defect size and use of complex layered closure in closed surgical wounds.
FDA Warns of Bogus Claims by Makers of Hand Sanitizer
Some companies are selling hand sanitizers with unproven claims that they will protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
New Vial Size of HyperRAB Available for Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis
HyperRAB for intramuscular injection is now available in 3 sizes: 1mL (300 IU), 3mL (900 IU) and 5mL (1500 IU) single-dose vials.
Infection Rate Up Prior to Detection of Malignant Cancer
The rate of infection with influenza, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, and pneumonia is increased before detection of malignant cancer.
FDA Approves Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine MenQuadfi
The FDA has approved MenQuadfiTM Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, W; Sanofi Pasteur) Conjugate Vaccine for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y in patients aged ≥2 years.
Probiotics May Help Reduce Mild-to-Moderate Acne Symptoms
The use of probiotics as either an oral or topical treatment adjunct therapy may help in the management of acne vulgaris.
High Infection Prevalence Among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
The global incidence of suspected or proven infection among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) was high in September 2017.
Darunavir/Ritonavir With Rifampicin May Be Hepatotoxic
Darunavir/ritonavir administered with rifampicin causes hepatotoxicities in people living with HIV.
USPSTF Against Bacterial Vaginosis Screening to Prevent Preterm Delivery
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women not at increased preterm delivery risk.
Prophylaxis for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
There remains considerable uncertainty on whether antibiotic prophylaxis for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is beneficial in people with liver cirrhosis.
Countries’ Mitigation Measures Crucial for Containing Spread of COVID-19
The effect of COVID-19 response in China shows that quarantine, social distancing, and isolation of infected persons can contain the epidemic in other countries.
20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Safe, Immunogenic in Phase 3 Trial
Pfizer announced topline data from one of its phase 3 studies for 20vPnC for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia.
Medications for OUD Reduces Rates of Overdose and Endocarditis
Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who receive medications for OUD following endocarditis may experience improved health-related outcomes.
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