CLABSI Rates Have Remained Stable in Neonatal, Pediatric ICUs
However, 2013 to 2018 saw decrease in population-based CAUTI rates, indwelling urinary catheter use
Fecal Transplant Safe, Effective for C. Difficile Through Six Months
90 percent of those undergoing FMT had one-month cure; 4 percent had recurrence within six months
Pandemic-Induced Impairments in Work Impact Mental Health
Impairments in work and social functioning strongly linked with elevated depression, anxiety symptoms
2018 to 2019 Vaccine Cut Influenza A-Linked Hospitalizations
Influenza vaccine reduced pediatric influenza A-linked hospitalizations, ED visits by 40 to 60 percent
COVID-19 Mortality Higher in Patients With Parkinson Disease
Higher case fatality rates found to be independent of demographic factors, such as age, sex, and race
Loss of Smell Prevalent in Those With SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies
Presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies 2.86-fold more likely in those with loss of smell versus loss of taste
Daily COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Highest in Months
Decline seen in just three states: Texas, Missouri, and South Carolina
Three Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C Research
Nobel Committee described their work as 'a landmark achievement in our battle against viral infections'
CDC Now Acknowledges Airborne Transmission of COVID-19
Agency says it is especially true in enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation
CDC Reports Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults
MIS-A related to SARS-CoV-2 infection resembles MIS in children; respiratory symptoms often minimal