Federal Government Changes May Influence Avian Influenza Surveillance and Disease Prevention
February 10th 2025The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing for staff cuts and the Trump Administration may be withholding public health information in one of the agency's publications, which can impact disclosing health information being seen by providers and other stakeholders.
Health Equity is Essential to Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance
February 6th 2025The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis stems from natural microbial adaptation and the lack of new antimicrobials in development. Vulnerable populations worldwide, including within the US, are disproportionately affected, exacerbating the spread of resistance.
Levofloxacin Protects TB Contacts in Meta-Analysis but not RCTs
February 4th 2025Levofloxacin was associated with statistically significant reduction in tuberculosis developing in household contacts of persons with multidrug- resistant TB in a meta-analysis, but not in the constituent controlled trials.