Pattern of Cases, Surveillance Data Similar for Lyme Disease
In the U.S., highest outpatient incidence seen among boys aged 5 to 9 years, adults aged 60 to 64 years
Studies Highlight Advances in Vaccines for Human RSV
Chimpanzee adenovirus vaccine and modified vaccinia Ankara vaccines show potential
Migration Contributes to Flat HBV Infection Prevalence Rate in U.S.
Prevalence of chronic HBV infection constant at 0.3 percent since 1999 despite rising immune protection
HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
Review Examines Strategies for Cleaning Hospital Room Surfaces
Few studies compare effectiveness of disinfecting methods and monitoring strategies
Universal 3rd-Trimester Syphilis Rescreening Not Cost-Effective
19-fold higher seroconversion incidence for universal rescreening to be cost-effective
ER-Based Test Finds High Prevalence of Hepatitis C
Of those with confirmed positive result, 45 percent arranged follow-up appointments
In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
Chronic HCV Diagnosed in 4.2 Percent of Inpatient Cohort
More than 80 percent received follow-up care; cohort was composed of baby boomers
