Infectious Disease

Known to be a leading cause of mortality worldwide, cigarette smoke exposure can make the respiratory tract more susceptible to pneumococcal infection.

Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity, and Progress reported that the majority of pharmacists believe that it is important to prioritize vaccine development and distribution.

Data presented at IDWeek also showed greater disease-prevention effects in the community with PCV21 compared with prior pneumococcal vaccines.

High-resolution scans can provide a picture of a patient’s brain that typical MRIs cannot, allowing for more detailed insights into the neurological effects of COVID-19.

The discovery marks the first time an antibody has been observed to both assist and block viral infection with SARS-CoV-2.

Vaccine gap closure programs in Missouri and California provide a blueprint for a successful campaign.

Investigators report the study met its primary end point, demonstrating that a single, oral dose reduced the transmission by those infected to others in their household.

Significant polarization surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations in late 2020 and early 2021 looked to have had an impact in increasing vaccine hesitancy.

There was a detrimental relationship between COVID-19 caseload and mortality observed across multiple types of hospitals.

Although the investigators commonly detected treatment-emergent resistant variants, they were rare and transient in nature.

Although disease screening reached high-risk patients, uptake was low, necessitating additional incentive to participate in voluntary testing.

The study findings signal the need for improved equality in PrEP prescribing across various institutions and settings.

Long-term shedding of mutated variants could pose a concern for spread among the public.

A 95% increase in private health center participation, monitoring, assessment, and vaccine coverage can be significant in improving outcomes.

Though hospitalizations and test positivity remain at modest levels, wastewater analysis indicates high circulation of SARS-CoV-2, especially in western states.

When IVIG was administered within 48 hours of hospital admission, hospital and ICU length of stay were dramatically shortened.

Despite the new human case, which is not known to be related to animal exposure, the CDC emphasizes that risk to the general public remains low.

By sharpening our vaccine confidence skills and advocating for expanded immunization scopes of practice, we can help improve convenient vaccine access in the US.

Medication therapy management reimbursement can be a driving factor to work toward statin implementation in this patient group.

Let’s shine the spotlight on ourselves, and let’s begin to heal.

Recognizing early signs and seeking medical care is essential for effective treatment and preventing long-term health complications.

The OTC antibody test can detect current or past infection but should be followed by additional testing to confirm diagnosis.

The current outbreak has infected more than 14,000 people and spread to 13 different African countries.

The BLING III trial investigated continuous vs intermittent β-lactam antibiotic infusions in critically ill patients with sepsis, finding no significant difference in 90-day mortality but suggesting potential benefits in clinical cure rates.

Education about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial