Infection

In repsonse to the COVID-19-related surge in demand for alcohol-based hand sanitizer, the FDA has issued guidance on temporary production and compounding. 

Does COVID-19 cause lasting consequences in patients with chronic lung disease? The answer to this and other common FAQs from these patients provided by the American Lung Association.

Frontline medical workers dealing with COVID-19 in China have a high risk of developing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress.

The FDA announced that it will take no action against any party for failure to adhere to REMS during the the SARS-CoV-2 public health emergency.

The guidance allows non-medical device manufacturers to produce ventilator parts, hospitals to use ventilators intended for other environments, and more.

A review of US patients with COVID-19 showed that 20% of hospitalizations occurred among adults aged 20-44 years.

There are more than 80 clinical trials in progress globally to test treatments and vaccines targeting COVID-19. We highlight 10 here.

A new study reports that coronavirus remains viable in aerosol for up to 3 hours, a finding that could help inform theories of contagion.

Refresh your memory of the week's top headlines on the COVID-19 pandemic with our 5-question pop quiz.

Digestive symptoms can be added to the list of primary complains associated with COVID-19, a new study from China suggests.

An investigational vaccine against coronavirus disease was administered to the first participant in the country's first clinical trial of an agent to prevent COVID-19 infection.

A new joint statement from the AHA, HFSA, and ACC urge physicians to continue treatment with ACE-i or ARBs in patients with COVID-19.

New research from Columbia University showed undocumented cases of COVID-19 were responsible for over two-thirds of documented infections in China.

The American Diabetes Association warns that COVID-19 may cause severe complications in patients with diabetes. Here’s how you can help.

Rx.Health is creating a digital toolkit for hospitals to aid in easier screening and virtual care for COVID-19. 

In a press release today, the FDA announced 2 significant actions it is taking to combat the widespread coronavirus outbreak.

How many people have died from coronavirus? How is coronavirus spread? The CDC suggests answers to these and other common questions patients may be asking.

How much do you know about syphilis prevention, screening, and treatment? Test yourself with these 5 true or false questions.

Are you up-to-date on the latest infectious disease research? Find out with these 9 catching questions. 

All adults starting at age 18 should be screened for hepatitis C, according to newly released recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force.

The first clinical trial in the US to evaluate an experimental treatment for coronavirus disease in humans is now underway at the University of Nebraska. 

Increasing the prevalence of hand hygiene in all airports worldwide by just 10% could slow disease spread by nearly 24%, a recent study found. 

Physicians may know how patients can reduce their risk of exposure to coronavirus, but what about their own risk? These CDC-recommended steps offer guidance. 

Five cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the US. The CDC provides this guide to help front-line providers prepare.

To celebrate the year of the rat we curated a list of rodent-transmitted diseases. Get a refresher on the guilty rodents, symptoms, transmission, and more.

The first US case of the 2019 novel coronavirus had been identified. Here is what you need to know about the illness responsible for sickening >500 individuals and the death of 17.

Seasonal flu activity in the US significantly increased during the final week of 2019 and is expected to keep rising.

From measles resurgence to new CVD guidelines, refresh your memory of this year’s highlights with our quiz on the most-read content on Patient Care®.

Seasonal influenza activity is at or above baseline as of week 46, according to the CDC. Get a snapshot of the data.

The CDC made important changes to its flu vaccination recommendations for 2019-2020. Here is a quick review.