Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for March 31, 2020
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March 360: Trending Infectious Disease News of the Month
As March comes to an end, we look back at an unprecedented month in infectious disease news.
New Guidance on COVID-19 Issued to Long-Term Care Facilities
New guidelines on COVID-19 from WHO, CDC, and CMS advise long-term care facilities on protecting their elderly, vulnerable populations and staff.
TB Screening Among People Living With HIV in PEPFAR Countries
A poster presented at CROI 2020 examined rates of TB screening among people living with HIV in PEPFAR supported countries.
Real World Bezlotoxumab Use for Recurrent C diff
After the MODIFY trial, investigators wanted to explore how bezlotoxumab treated patients in the real world.
What's the Risk for Babies Born to Mothers With Coronavirus?
Babies at risk for coronavirus due to maternal COVID-19 pneumonia showed favorable outcomes.
Report Details Small Declines in TB, Calls for More Intensive Efforts
Health officials are calling for more intensive efforts to find, cure and prevent tuberculosis amid reports of slight declines in cases and deaths that are insufficient to meet global goals.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for March 30, 2020
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HIV-ASSIST Uses Algorithms in Appropriate ART-Regimen Selection
Trainees in a new study using HIV-ASSIST were significantly more likely to choose appropriate ART regimens compared to those using guidelines alone.
FDA Provides Update on COVID-19 Diagnostic Review
As of March 30th, 20 emergency use authorizations have been granted for COVID-19 diagnostics.
HCV Incidence Down Nearly 70% Among Men With HIV Living in London and Brighton
From 2013 to 2018, new HCV cases fell 68% among men living with HIV in 2 UK cities, London and Brighton.
High-Salt Diet Inhibits Body's Ability to Fight Certain Bacterial Infections, Study Finds
Too much salt is broadly considered bad for the body, though some studies have suggested it can aid the immune system’s response to infection. New research contradicts that notion.
Case Study Shows Asymptomatic Transmission of COVID-19 in China
Transmission of COVID-19 appears to be possible even among people who show no symptoms of the disease, according to a case study of a family cluster in China.
Preparing for Patients to Recover from COVID-19
Clinicians are calling for greater preparedness for post acute care of patients who recover from COVID-19
The Nuances of PPE Donations and Acquisition During COVID-19
What do we do when N95 masks get donated? Fit test.
How COVID-19 Spread from Passengers to Crew Aboard Cruise Ship
A new analysis of a cruise ship quarantined after passengers tested positive for COVID-19 finds food service workers were at the highest risk.
Statistical Models Forecast Locations Likely to See COVID-19
Statistical models forecast the spread of COVID-19 based on pre-pandemic travel from Wuhan, China.
FDA Authorizes 5-Minute SARS-CoV-2 Test
FDA grants emergency use authorization for a new rapid point-of-care molecular SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of March 22, 2020
Here is a look at infectious disease-related FDA news from the week of March 22, 2020.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of March 22, 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 March 27, 2020
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Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—March 22, 2020
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
Analysis of Traveler Data Suggests Iran's COVID-19 Trajectory Far Higher Than Officially Reported
An analysis of Iranian air travel and COVID-19 cases suggests the country’s official estimates of early COVID-19 case counts were likely far too low.
Evaluating Therapies for COVID-19 and Staying Engaged During a Pandemic
Erin K. McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, discusses emerging literature on potential therapies COVID-19 and how the infectious disease community can work together during this pandemic.
Can We Beat SARS-CoV-2? Lessons From Other Coronaviruses
A scientist who focuses on engineering bacteriophages for use as therapeutics shares thoughts on SARS-CoV-2.
Is Facing Downward Better for the Lungs in Patients with COVID-19?
A small study of 12 patients in China observed that facing downward while coronavirus patients were on ventilators was better for the lungs.
Case Review Examines Health Care-Associated HIV Transmission
An investigation of a presumptive health care-associated transmission of HIV in New York highlights the importance of following precautions to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
US Has Highest Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
The United States now has more cases of COVID-19 than any other nation, including China and Italy.
COVID-19 Treatment: Updates March 19-24, 2020
Erin K. McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP; and Jason M. Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, provide an update of published literature on experimental treatments for COVID-19 from the past week.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for March 26, 2020
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