November 22nd 2024
At least 1 accurate UTI symptom was found on most of the 331 websites reviewed, but nearly all (80%) included at least 1 inaccurate or misleading one.
November 20th 2024
The recommendations from WikiGuidelines are the first for UTI prevention, diagnosis, and management in over a decade.
Analysis of surveillance data revealed a decline in use of antiviral medications for children hospitalized with influenza and prevalent underprescribing in outpatient settings.
November 13th 2024
More than 2.4 million STIs were reported in the US in 2023 — a 1.8% decrease from 2022, according to the CDC's annual STI report.
November 12th 2024
The FDA cleared Novavax to start enrolling the planned phase 3 trial after a safety concern was found to be unrelated to the combination vaccine.
Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease — Individualizing Vaccine Recommendations in Adolescent Populations
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 12, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 9, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 134 million. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 8, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 7, 2021
COVID-19 Death Rates Far Higher for Black Women vs Men in Other Racial Groups, Suggest Harvard Researchers
Black women in the US are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate than every other sex and racial group, except Black men, according to a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 6, 2021
ACP Guidance on Antibiotic Use: 4 Conditions Ideal for Short-course Treatment
Longer antibiotic treatment courses can often be safely and effectively shortened, according to the ACP guidance; 4 common conditions serve as examples.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 5, 2021
FDA Increased the Maximum Doses per Vial for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
In an April 1, 2021 statement, the FDA announced the authorization of a new multi-dose vial of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that contains up to 15 doses.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 2, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 1, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID Vaccine Efficacy High at 6 Months, Companies Report
The COVID-19 vaccine partners announced an efficacy rate of >90% for BNT162b2 among 12 000 trial participants at up to 6 months after the second dose.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of March 31, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Found 100% Effective in Younger Teens
Pfizer-BioNTech announced today the complete protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2 among youth aged 12 to 15 years.
SARS-CoV-2 Variants: How Many and How Dangerous?
The CDC defines 3 classes of SARS-CoV-2 variants: Variants of interest, of concern, and of high consequence. Find out more about the 8 variants now being closely observed.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Vaccinations as of March 30, 2021
COVID-19: Bamlanivimab-Etesevimab Antibody Cocktail Reduces Risk of Hospitalization, Death
New data suggests that the antibody cocktail, bamlanivimab plus etesevimab, reduces the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and death by 87% in high-risk COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 29, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 26, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 30 million; global cases have reached 125 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Persons: Part 2
In part 2 of our series on the CDC guidance, find questions you may be asked by patients about quarantine and testing, and the answers to help prepare.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 25, 2021
Novel Study Finds Mild COVID-19 Associated with Prominent, Persistent Neurologic Symptoms
Brain fog topped the list of neurological symptoms in patients with long-haul COVID-19 whose illness was not severe enough to warrant hospitalization, according to a novel study.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Early Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
Dilution errors and product mix-ups were just a few early errors reported during the vaccine rollout. A PharmD shares his experience and provides guidance on how to avoid them in the future.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 24, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 124 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
MMWR: Majority of COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Complete 2-dose Series
Nearly 90% of vaccine recipients who received a first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine got the booster shot within the prescribed interval, according to new research from the CDC.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 23, 2021
UPDATE: AstraZenca-Oxford Vaccine 79% Effective in US Phase 3 Interim Analysis
Updated: The vaccine, AZD1222, showed 100% efficacy against severe disease/hospitalization and, notably, 80% efficacy in trial participants aged ≥65 years, the company reports.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 22, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 123 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Linked with Worse Outcomes
COVID-19 patients with hyperglycemia on hospital admission, with and without diabetes, had increased odds of intubation, ICU admission, and mortality, according to research presented at ENDO 2021.
CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Persons: Questions Patients May Ask, Answers to Help Physicians Prepare
The CDC released the first set of public health recommendations for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19. See what questions you may be asked and the answers to help prepare.