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Congenital syphilis rising in US, tied to preterm birth, hospital stay, costs
U.S. congenital syphilis rates rose from 2016 to 2020 and were linked to preterm birth, longer hospital length of stay and higher costs with race/ethnicity, insurance, income, admission year and hospital characteristics tied to likelihood.
Healio wins APEX award for report on CDC and FDA’s performance during COVID-19
Healio’s infectious diseases and pediatrics news teams received an APEX award for a 2023 report on the CDC and FDA’s performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was part of a larger series called “Life during COVID.”
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Study: Heart attack, stroke incidence lower after COVID-19 vaccination
The incidence of heart attack and stroke is lower among people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 compared with before vaccination and people who have not received a vaccine, according to a study.
What clinicians should know about the upcoming respiratory virus season
There are several methods and tools clinicians can utilize to improve vaccine confidence and boost immunization rates as the respiratory virus season approaches, according to an expert panel.
Childhood vaccines prevented 1.1 million deaths in US over past 30 years
Routine childhood vaccinations prevented more than 1.1 million deaths among children born during the past 30 years in the United States, CDC researchers found.
WHO considers declaring mpox a global public health emergency again
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, MSc, said Wednesday that he will convene an emergency committee to determine if the increasing spread of mpox in Africa represents a public health emergency of international concern.
IDSA updates guidelines on complicated intra-abdominal infections
The Infectious Diseases Society of America released updated guidelines on complicated intra-abdominal infections for the first time since 2010.
Experimental HIV vaccines fail to reduce infections in trial
Two experimental HIV vaccine regimens failed to reduce infections in a 3-year trial in eastern and southern Africa compared with participants who were taking a placebo, some of whom were on oral PrEP, according to a study.
PAHO issues alert over spike in pertussis cases
The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemiological alert in July regarding a significant rise in pertussis cases in the Americas and across the globe, according to a press release.
Q&A: CDC issues warning amid surge in dengue virus
In March, Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency after recording 549 cases of dengue virus since the start of 2024. The number rose to more than 1,900 cases as of July 24, when the CDC issued a health alert for the United States.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read