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Among critically ill neonates and children

CLABSI Rates Have Remained Stable in Neonatal, Pediatric ICUs

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However, 2013 to 2018 saw decrease in population-based CAUTI rates, indwelling urinary catheter use
Fecal microbiota transplantation is effective for Clostridium difficile infection through six months and has a good safety profile

Fecal Transplant Safe, Effective for C. Difficile Through Six Months

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90 percent of those undergoing FMT had one-month cure; 4 percent had recurrence within six months
Pandemic-induced impairments in work and social functioning are strongly correlated with elevated depression and anxiety symptoms and with decreased psychological well-being

Pandemic-Induced Impairments in Work Impact Mental Health

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Impairments in work and social functioning strongly linked with elevated depression, anxiety symptoms
The 2018 to 2019 influenza vaccine effectiveness was about 40 to 60 percent for reducing pediatric influenza A-associated hospitalizations and emergency department visits

2018 to 2019 Vaccine Cut Influenza A-Linked Hospitalizations

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Influenza vaccine reduced pediatric influenza A-linked hospitalizations, ED visits by 40 to 60 percent
COVID-19-related case fatality rates are higher for patients with Parkinson disease

COVID-19 Mortality Higher in Patients With Parkinson Disease

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Higher case fatality rates found to be independent of demographic factors, such as age, sex, and race
Loss of smell is prevalent among individuals with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibodies

Loss of Smell Prevalent in Those With SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

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Presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies 2.86-fold more likely in those with loss of smell versus loss of taste
The highest daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in the United States in nearly two months was reported late last week.

Daily COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Highest in Months

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Decline seen in just three states: Texas, Missouri, and South Carolina
Two U.S. researchers and a British scientist have been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for major contributions to the fight against blood-borne hepatitis.

Three Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C Research

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Nobel Committee described their work as 'a landmark achievement in our battle against viral infections'
Infection with the new coronavirus can occur through airborne transmission between people farther than 6 feet apart

CDC Now Acknowledges Airborne Transmission of COVID-19

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Agency says it is especially true in enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation
Adult patients with current or previous severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 can develop a hyperinflammatory syndrome

CDC Reports Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults

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MIS-A related to SARS-CoV-2 infection resembles MIS in children; respiratory symptoms often minimal