New York State Sepsis Regulations Cut Mortality Rates
The regulations require that hospitals in New York follow protocols for sepsis that include early detection and treatment, staff training, and reporting of adherence and clinical outcomes to the state.
In Vitro Study of PrEP Implants Demonstrates Sustained Release of TAF
Long-acting reservoir-style PrEP implants could help solve adherence issues.
PrEP Use Among MSM Skyrockets 500% From 2014 to 2017
PrEP awareness among these MSM rose from 60% to 90% from 2014 to 2017, and PrEP use increased from 6% to 35%.
Pipeline of PrEP Alternatives Grows, but There Are No Easy Answers
New research assesses potential alternatives to a daily dose of emtricitabine/tenofovir. It finds mixed results.
Infectious Disease: The Dark Passenger on a Ride Along With Opioid Addiction
Infections associated with injection drug misuse are on the rise—here's why we need to pay attention.
Utilizing MRSA Nasal Screening for Antimicrobial Stewardship
This In the Literature piece details a study evaluating MRSA nasal screening’s effect on antimicrobial stewardship.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of July 7, 2019
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of July 7, 2019.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of July 7, 2019
We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—July 7, 2019
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
Zika-Exposed Babies Can Experience Delayed Neurodevelopment in Second Year of Life
Of the 216 infants studied, 31.5% had delayed neurodevelopment and/or eye abnormalities and/or hearing deficits when evaluated as late as 32 months of age.
New Form of Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Autologous HSCT Patients
A 2-dose course of the vaccine reduced the incidence of herpes zoster significantly over a median-follow up of 21 months when compared with placebo.
The Public Health Threat of Ice Cream Tampering
Videos of individuals licking ice cream and placing these cartons back on freezer store shelves have gone viral, and this practice can pose public health risks.
Trial Pairs PrEP With Behavioral Intervention to Prevent HIV in Drug Users
The program combines PrEP administration along with evidence-based behavioral intervention to reduce HIV risk behavior for HIV-negative, opioid-dependent people who use drugs and are receiving treatment.
A Timestamp for C diff
A new study evaluates timelines for C diff treatment, diagnosis, and isolation.
Automated Algorithm Zeroes in on Patients With HIV Risk
Identifying patients in electronic health records databases who would benefit from taking PrEP is much easier with the advent of an automated algorithm.
Nearly Half of Daily PrEP Users Interested in Switching to On-Demand Dosing
Interest in on-demand HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis may be increasing, according to a survey in Australia.
TANGO Study Meets Primary Endpoint at 48 Weeks
The phase 3 study is assessing whether a switch to dolutegravir plus lamivudine from TAF-containing HIV treatment regimens can successfully maintain viral suppression.
San Francisco Homeless Have 27-Fold Greater Risk of Dying Following HIV Diagnosis
Investigators sought to identify potentially intervenable factors that affect mortality among PLWH in the city of San Francisco.
Does FMT Have a Future?: Public Health Watch
Recent patient death calls into question viability of effective treatment for recurrent C diff.
Two-Thirds of Pneumonia Patients Receive Excessive Antibiotics
The study found that two-thirds of patients receive excess antibiotic treatment and that every excess day increased a patient's risk of adverse events by 5%.
California's Interventions Improve Kindergartner Vaccination Rates
Following the elimination of personal belief exemptions, the statewide rate of kindergartners without up-to-date status for required vaccinations decreased from 9.84% in 2013 to 4.87% in 2017.
PrEP Trials Offer Insight for Reaching at-Risk Women
Getting PrEP into the hands of those who stand to gain the most from it, including women in sub-Saharan Africa remains a challenge.
Study: More Than 4 in 5 MSM on PrEP Have High-Risk HPV
Although PrEP drugs are key to preventing HIV infection, a new study by French investigators found a high prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus infection among MSM taking PrEP.
US Measles Cases Taper Off After Record-Breaking Year
During the week ending July 3, 2019, 14 new cases of measles were confirmed, a sharp decline from the week ending on March 23, 2019, in which 87 new cases were confirmed.
Popular Dog Treat Linked to MDR Salmonella Outbreak
Forty-five cases have been documented in a multidrug-resistant Salmonella outbreak with a suspected link to contact with pig ear dog treats.
Arizona's Roadmap to Containing a Hepatitis A Outbreak
Facing an outbreak of HAV, Arizona works to collaborate across public health departments and health care facilities.
Skin Microbiome Changes After Ocean Swimming, Raising Risk of Infection
As little as 10 minutes of ocean swimming can replace the skin microbiome, and bacteria can persist on skin for 24 hours after swimming.
ACIP Updates Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommendations
The recommendations are currently under review by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of June 30, 2019
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of June 30, 2019.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of June 30, 2019