Missed Nursing Care Tied to Poor Outcomes for Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Increased odds seen for bloodstream infection and longer length of stay, but no link seen with mortality, severe intraventricular hemorrhage
Long-Term Sequelae Specific to SARS-CoV-2 Infection Identified
Palpitations, hair loss, fatigue, chest pain, dyspnea, joint pain, obesity seen after SARS-CoV-2 versus other viral respiratory infections
Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder Increased After COVID-19 Infection
Elevated risk for AUD after COVID-19 infection observed in some time periods during the pandemic
ChatGPT Scores Close to Passing U.S. Medical Licensing Exams
ChatGPT performs at or near the passing threshold of 60 percent accuracy without specialized training
Azithromycin Cuts Maternal Sepsis, Death in Vaginal Delivery
For women planning vaginal delivery, azithromycin linked to lower risk for maternal sepsis or death
Long-Acting Injectable Preferred for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis
Few side effects and low cost were the two most important decision-making factors
Pre-Infection Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Lower Risk for Long COVID
Healthy body mass index and adequate nightly sleep showed highest preventive benefit
Recommended 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Published
Changes include new section relating to COVID-19 vaccines, addition of newly licensed vaccine for hepatitis B
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Beneficial for Cutting Antibiotic Use
Reduction in antibiotic consumption in association with ASPs also seen in pediatric hospitals, for WHO Watch group antibiotics
U.S. to Test Vaccines in Poultry as Way to Curb Bird Flu Outbreak
Vaccines have been licensed in past outbreaks and poultry are already vaccinated for diseases like infectious bronchitis
