Man Dies in First Fatal Case of Alaskapox
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Alaska health officials say a man in that state has died after contracting...
Prepandemic Physical Activity Tied to COVID-19 Diagnosis
In addition to lower risk for infections, sufficient physical activity tied to lower hospitalization
2016 to 2022 Saw Increase in Rate of Maternal Syphilis
Syphilis rate increased for all maternal race and Hispanic-origin groups, in all age groups, for all prenatal care categories
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy
In a large study, there were lower odds of neonatal mortality associated with vaccination
Insomnia Found to Be Common Among Nonhospitalized COVID-19 Survivors
Risk for insomnia even higher for those with depression or anxiety
COVID-19 Tied to Significant Increase in Outpatient Health Care
Increases in outpatient visits persist at lower levels through 12 months
Recommendations Developed for Tests to Support Diagnosis of Syphilis
Laboratory tests for T. pallidum categorized into nontreponemal, treponemal tests; both needed to help differentiate untreated from past treated infection
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Safety Events in Hospitalized Children
Largest disparities seen for postoperative sepsis for Blacks and for postoperative respiratory failure for Hispanics
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Publish Memoir ‘On Call’ in June
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped Americans navigate the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the COVID-19...
CDC Investigating Illness Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of...