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Anjana Sasidharan, Christopher J Harrison, Rangaraj Selvarangan
Parechovirus A (PeV-A) infections have been detected with increasing frequency in US infants under 6 months of age, leading to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health advisory in July 2022. Clinicians are advised to consider PeV-A laboratory testing of blood and cerebrospinal fluid when infants present with unexplained fever, sepsis-like illness, or neurological issues. Clinical laboratories are encouraged to offer in-house molecular testing for PeV-A to avoid diagnostic delays, unnecessary use of antibiotics, and prolonged hospitalization of infants presenting with sepsis-like illness...
April 22, 2024: Journal of Clinical Microbiology
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dhimitri A Nikolla, Jonathan J Oskvarek, Mark S Zocchi, Nishad A Rahman, Andrew Leubitz, Ali Moghtaderi, Bernard S Black, Jesse M Pines
Background Rates of COVID-19 hospitalization are an important measure of the health system burden of severe COVID-19 disease and have been closely followed throughout the pandemic. The highly transmittable, but often less severe, Omicron COVID-19 variant has led to an increase in hospitalizations with incidental COVID-19 diagnoses where COVID-19 is not the primary reason for admission. There is a strong public health need for a measure that is implementable at low cost with standard electronic health record (EHR) datasets that can separate these incidental hospitalizations from non-incidental hospitalizations where COVID-19 is the primary cause or an important contributor...
March 2024: Curēus
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Dara Schlueter, Yamisha Bermudez, Karen F Debrot, Leslie W Ross, Manal Masud, Stephanie Melillo, Peggy A Hannon, Jacqueline W Miller
OBJECTIVE: During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) funded programs (recipients) experienced significant declines in breast and cervical cancer screening volume. However, 6 recipients maintained breast and/or cervical cancer screening volume during July-December 2020 despite their states' high COVID-19 test percent positivity. We led a qualitative multi-case study to explore these recipients' actions that may have contributed to screening volume maintenance...
April 30, 2024: Heliyon
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Aidyn G Salmanov, Dmytro V Shchehlov, Maryna Mamonova, Oleh E Svyrydiuk, Ihor M Bortnik, Nadiia B Chabanovych, Yaroslav E Kudelskyi, Oleksandr P Kovalenko, Daria Chekhunova
OBJECTIVE: Aim: to investigate the epidemiology, microbiology, and risk factors for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in postoperative patients with intracranial aneurysm in Ukraine. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: Retrospective cohort study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2022 in four tertiary care hospitals of Ukraine. The diagnostic criteria were based on specific HAI site were adapted from the CDC/NHSN case definitions. RESULTS: Results: Of 1,084 postoperative patients with intracranial aneurysm, 128 (11...
2024: Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski: Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
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Malgorzata Habich, Piotr Zielenkiewicz, Leszek Paczek, Pawel Szczesny
BACKGROUND: Filiano and Kinney proposed a triple-risk model for the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) that involves the intersection of three risks: (1) a vulnerable infant, (2) a critical developmental period in homeostatic control, and (3) an exogenous stressor(s). The primary evidence for the role of a critical developmental period in SIDS etiology is the peak of cases around the third month of life. Independently, several studies pointed to correlation between gestational age and age at death in SIDS, but used that to assess the SIDS risk for preterm infants, ignoring further ramifications...
April 19, 2024: BMC Pediatrics
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S A Meo, A S Meo, D M Halepoto
OBJECTIVE: The variant BA.2.86 of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is causing concern globally. The virus contains a large number of mutations, and transmission trends are rapidly changing globally. This study investigates the global epidemiological and transmission trends of SARS-CoV-2 new variant BA.2.86 in various continents and countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The data were recorded using key terms, including SARS-CoV-2, Omicron, BA...
April 2024: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
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Jennifer P Collins, Samuel J Crowe, Ismael R Ortega-Sanchez, Lynn Bahta, Doug Campos-Outcalt, Jamie Loehr, Rebecca L Morgan, Katherine A Poehling, Lucy A McNamara
Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening invasive infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. Two quadrivalent (serogroups A, C, W, and Y) meningococcal conjugate vaccines (MenACWY) (MenACWY-CRM [Menveo, GSK] and MenACWY-TT [MenQuadfi, Sanofi Pasteur]) and two serogroup B meningococcal vaccines (MenB) (MenB-4C [Bexsero, GSK] and MenB-FHbp [Trumenba, Pfizer Inc.]), are licensed and available in the United States and have been recommended by CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). On October 20, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY-TT/MenB-FHbp [Penbraya, Pfizer Inc...
April 18, 2024: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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Ambarish Vaidyanathan, Abigail Gates, Claudia Brown, Emily Prezzato, Aaron Bernstein
Unprecedented heat waves can affect all persons, but some are more sensitive to the effects of heat, including children and adults with underlying health conditions, pregnant women, and outdoor workers. Many regions of the United States experienced record-breaking high temperatures in 2023, with populations exposed to extremely high temperatures for prolonged periods. CDC examined emergency department (ED) visits associated with heat-related illness (HRI) from the National Syndromic Surveillance Program and compared daily HRI ED visit rates during the warm-season months (May-September) of 2023 with those during 2018-2022...
April 18, 2024: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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Laura D Zambrano, Margaret M Newhams, Regina M Simeone, Amanda B Payne, Michael Wu, Amber O Orzel-Lockwood, Natasha B Halasa, Jemima M Calixte, Pia S Pannaraj, Kanokporn Mongkolrattanothai, Julie A Boom, Leila C Sahni, Satoshi Kamidani, Kathleen Chiotos, Melissa A Cameron, Aline B Maddux, Katherine Irby, Jennifer E Schuster, Elizabeth H Mack, Austin Biggs, Bria M Coates, Kelly N Michelson, Katherine E Bline, Ryan A Nofziger, Hillary Crandall, Charlotte V Hobbs, Shira J Gertz, Sabrina M Heidemann, Tamara T Bradford, Tracie C Walker, Stephanie P Schwartz, Mary Allen Staat, Samina S Bhumbra, Janet R Hume, Michele Kong, Melissa S Stockwell, Thomas J Connors, Melissa L Cullimore, Heidi R Flori, Emily R Levy, Natalie Z Cvijanovich, Matt S Zinter, Mia Maamari, Cindy Bowens, Danielle M Zerr, Judith A Guzman-Cottrill, Ivan Gonzalez, Angela P Campbell, Adrienne G Randolph
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccination is effective in preventing COVID-19-related hospitalization, but duration of protection of the original monovalent vaccine during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron predominance merits evaluation, particularly given low coverage with updated COVID-19 vaccines. During December 19, 2021-October 29, 2023, the Overcoming COVID-19 Network evaluated vaccine effectiveness (VE) of ≥2 original monovalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccine doses against COVID-19-related hospitalization and critical illness among U...
April 18, 2024: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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David Franklin, Kira Barbre, Theresa A Rowe, Hannah E Reses, Jason Massey, Lu Meng, Philip Dollard, Heather Dubendris, Molly Stillions, Lindsay Robinson, Jacques W Clerville, Kara Jacobs Slifka, Andrea Benin, Jeneita M Bell
Nursing home residents are at increased risk for developing severe COVID-19. Nursing homes report weekly facility-level data on SARS-CoV-2 infections, COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among residents to CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network. This analysis describes rates of incident SARS-CoV-2 infection, rates of incident COVID-19-associated hospitalization, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage during October 16, 2023-February 11, 2024. Weekly rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection ranged from 61...
April 18, 2024: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Omer Faruk Egerci, Aliekber Yapar, Fırat Dogruoz, Huseyin Selcuk, Ozkan Kose
The increasing frequency of total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasties (TKA) is marred by the rise in periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs), with PJIs incurring costs over $1.62 billion as of 2020 and individual case management averaging $90,000. SSIs additionally burden the U.S. healthcare economy with billions in expenses annually. PJI prevalence in primary THA and TKA ranges from 0.5% to 2.4%, spiking to 20% in revisions and representing 25% of TKA revision causes. Projections estimate up to 270,000 annual PJI cases by 2030...
April 18, 2024: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
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Paul Rogers, Dong Wang, Zhiyuan Lu, Beverly Lyn-Cook
Purpose: In 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a decision memorandum regarding nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The memorandum recommended the withdrawal of certain NSAIDs due to potential cardiovascular adverse effects. It highlighted the issue of cardiovascular risk associated with NSAIDs as a class. The NSAID medication guide includes a wide range of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), such as increased blood pressure, liver failure, allergic reactions, heart attack, and intestinal bleeding...
April 18, 2024: Journal of Women's Health
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Meng Lyu, Wenlong Lu, Lanhua Zou, Jingfan Xiong, Jie Yang
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: To protect the health of young people from the harmful impacts of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), China has enacted various policies and regulations since 2018. As of October 1, 2022, the Electronic Cigarette Management Measures were put into action. They prohibited the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, permitting only those of plain tobacco flavor to be sold. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: The illegal market for flavored e-cigarettes, often disguised as milk tea cups, cola cans, and violent bear images, continues to flourish...
April 5, 2024: China CDC weekly
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Fujin Sun, Rong Luo, Hui Han
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: The mortality rate and disease burden associated with falls among the elderly in China are on the rise. Interventions can play a crucial role in preventing and managing falls. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: The application of the "5E" injury prevention strategy led to a decrease in both the occurrence of falls and the likelihood of subsequent falls. Regular physical activity and maintaining a positive outlook were identified as protective measures against falls, while sleep issues and hearing impairment were found to increase the risk of falling...
April 5, 2024: China CDC weekly
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Shaoqing Dai, Ge Qiu, Yuchen Li, Shuhan Yang, Shujuan Yang, Peng Jia
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April 5, 2024: China CDC weekly
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jingtao Zhou, Min Zhao, Hao Huang, David C Schwebel, Peishan Ning, Zhenzhen Rao, Peixia Cheng, Li Li, Guoqing Hu
INTRODUCTION: To examine the recent trends in child injury mortality in China. METHODS: Injury mortality data of 2010-2021 for children and adolescents aged 0-19 years were from the China Health Statistics Yearbook. Injury mortality disparities across urban vs. rural locations, gender, and age groups were scrutinized. Annual percent change (APC), average annual percent change (AAPC), and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI ) were estiamted usimg Joinpoint regression models...
April 5, 2024: China CDC weekly
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Youyuan Bu, Yueru Liu, Maigeng Zhou, Peng Yin, Kejun Liu, Yamin Bai, Xuancheng Lu
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: In 2019, 5.58 million individuals in China were affected by CKD related to hypertension, leading to 70,260 fatalities and 1.69 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The most affected groups were men, older individuals, and residents of western China. Over the period from 2010-2019, the age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) remained constant, and the age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and age-standardized DALY rate (ASDR) showed a decreasing trend...
April 5, 2024: China CDC weekly
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Qilin Han, Yifan Li, Yao Liu, Xuehan Zhu, Qiqi An, Yameng Li, Tingting Wang, Yuzhen Zhang, Yingying Li, Weiwei Fang, Ningning Tao, Huaichen Li
PURPOSE: To analyze the time trends in the notification rates of registered tuberculosis (TB) and bacteriologically confirmed TB in Shandong Province. And analyze the changes in TB treatment outcomes during 2005-2021. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The information of TB patients registered in the Shandong Information Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was collected during 2005-2021. We calculated the notification rates of registered TB and bacteriologically confirmed TB...
2024: Infection and Drug Resistance
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Gülşah Tunçer, Kadir Görkem Güçlü
OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to investigate the reliability of ChatGPT's answers to medical questions, including those sourced from patients and guide recommendations. The focus was on evaluating ChatGPT's accuracy in responding to various types of infectious disease questions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted using 200 questions sourced from social media, experts, and guidelines related to various infectious diseases like urinary tract infection, pneumonia, HIV, various types of hepatitis, COVID-19, skin infections, and tuberculosis...
March 2024: Infect Dis Clin Microbiol
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Yan Li, Yifan Yu, Jian Zhao, Shujun Ding, Guoying Zhang, Xiaolin Yu, Zengqiang Kou
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: Brucellosis, mainly caused by Brucella melitensis ( B. melitensis ), is regarded as a significant zoonotic disease in China. In Weihai, located at the eastern end of the Shandong Peninsula, brucellosis has been in a low epidemic phase for the past five years. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: This was the initial report of a brucellosis outbreak in the last five years. Strains of B. melitensis bv. 3 from Weihai and other cities showed a close genetic relationship, suggesting a potential common ancestry...
March 22, 2024: China CDC weekly
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