Avoidable Hospital Admissions Increased With Health Care Disruption
Those whose access to health care was disrupted during COVID-19 have an increased risk for preventable admission
251 Cases of Soft Tick Relapsing Fever Reported in 2012 to 2021
Most of the patients with soft tick relapsing fever were hospitalized, but no fatalities were reported
European Man May Be Sixth Person to Be ‘Cured’ of HIV
All received stem cell transplants to treat cancer; however, sixth patient did not receive the transplant from a donor with a rare genetic abnormality that is resistant to HIV
Fewer Physicians Working in Private Practice
AMA survey reveals more physicians are working in large group practices and as employees
New Malaria Case Reported in Florida Brings National Total to Eight
However, public health officials are not concerned about a widespread outbreak
Latinos With Advanced Degrees Underrepresented in Health Care Workforce
However, all Latino subgroups overrepresented in health care occupations requiring less than a bachelor's degree
FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants
A single injection of Beyfortus administered before or during RSV season can provide protection during the season
Pay for Performance Programs Cut Antibiotic Rx at Safety-Net Hospitals
Five Choosing Wisely-based interventions were launched in combination and resulted in a decrease in antibiotic prescribing for ARTI
Indigenous Children Continue to Experience High Rates of RSV
Annual respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalization rates varied from 35.7 to 132.3 per 1,000 children aged younger than 6 months
Single-Visit Sample Collection Recommended for Hep C Testing
This approach allows for automatic hepatitis C virus RNA testing when an HCV antibody test is reactive in order to avoid incomplete testing
