Common COVID-19 Comorbidities in NYC Patients
Hypertension, obesity, and diabetes are the most observed comorbidities among infected patients in the New York City area.
Norovirus Costs 900 Lives, $600M in US Healthcare Annually
More than 2 million ambulatory clinic encounters and 100,000 hospitalizations annually are due to the disease.
COVID-19 Recognized as Thromboembolic Disease Affecting Multiple Organs
New expert recommendations follow from evidence showing the virus is a thrombo-inflammatory process that can affect multiple organs in addition to the lungs.
Study Links Living Alone to Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Disease
Older patients who live alone are at a higher risk of being hospitalized for respiratory disease, according to a new study.
COVID-19 in People Living With HIV
A hospital case series of patients with both COVID-19 and HIV describes recovery, but highlights the need to refine treatment.
Is Risk of Colorectal Cancer Linked to Certain Blood Infections?
Previous research has suggested an association between bacteria from the Bovis group streptococci, Clostridium septicum and colorectal cancer
What Should Clinicians Know About Using Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19?
In part 2 of the interview, Ryan W. Stevens, PharmD, BCIDP, discusses the risks associated with convalescent plasma and highlights what clinicians should know.
Examining Convalescent Plasma for SARS, MERS, and SARS-CoV-2
In part 1 of our interview, Ryan W. Stevens, PharmD, BCIDP, provides an overview of how convalescent plasma has been used to treat infectious diseases including coronaviruses.
Cases of 2 Infants with COVID-19 Highlight Need for Clinician Vigilance
Two infants who presented to New York hospitals with fevers ended up testing positive for COVID-19 and serve as a reminder of the importance of infection-prevention protocols, according to a new paper.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of April 19, 2020
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news from the week of April 19, 2020.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of April 19, 2020
We’ve compiled a list of recalls issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from this past week:
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for April 24, 2020
Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus news from Friday, April 24th.
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—April 19, 2020
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
Vermont Survey Shows Jump in Food Insecurity Amid COVID-19
As much of the American economy has been restricted, economic impacts are beginning to translate into food insecurity.
FDA Issues Chloroquine/Hydroxychloroquine Safety Notice
The FDA released a drug safety communication cautioning against the use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospital and clinical trial settings.
Stronger Trials Needed to Understand FMT Risks, Benefits
Before undergoing fecal microbiota transplant, “patients deserve risk mitigation, which can be accomplished with thorough vetting and regulation,” the authors of a new paper wrote.
How Did Hong Kong Get Through COVID-19 Without a Complete Lockdown?
Hong Kong applied preventative measures learned during the SARS epidemic when trying to control the novel coronavirus outbreak.
FDA Approves Sanofi's Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine
MenQuadfi is the only FDA approved quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine that is indicated for individuals 2 through 56 years of age and older.
Purification System Kills Over 99.9% of RNA Viruses
Health care settings such as hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and physician offices depend on the circulation of clean air that is free of mold, bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for April 23, 2020
Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from Thursday, April 23rd.
What's Behind Lower Risk of HIV in Sickle Cell Disease?
Despite significant levels of inflammation, sickle cell patients run a lower risk of HIV transmission than patients with other anemias.
Updated Review Examines MMR Vaccine Safety and Efficacy
The authors of the review recommend the continued use of MMR vaccines on a mass scale.
Evolving Health Care for the Next Pandemic
Stephen Klasko, MD, MBA, CEO of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, discusses what COVID-19 has taught hospitals about preparing for pandemics.
Webb Diagnostic Technologies Announces Rapid Total Antibody Test
This test, which will be marketed throughout the United States, can instantly detect antibodies in whole blood, serum, and plasma for SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 Impact Varies Widely at Local Level, CDC Reports
A new report from the CDC shows the story of COVID-19 is very different from one state to the next.
Tracing Scarlet Fever Transmission in English Classrooms
Investigators have hypothesized that scarlet fever transmission is driven by pediatric cases with symptomatic disease.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for April 22, 2020
Listen in for a daily COVID-19 news roundup.
Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Younger patients hospitalized with COVID-19 frequently feature obesity as an underlying condition.
Preprint: Results of Hydroxychloroquine Use Among VA Health Systems
Mixed results have led the authors of a retrospective analysis to caution use of hydroxychloroquine outside of clinical trials.
Casting NETs in SARS: Overactive Neutrophils in COVID-19
An immune system defense that ensnares pathogens in neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) could underlie severe respiratory distress, thrombosis in COVID-19.