Prevention Bundle Significantly Reduced Rates of Non-Ventilator HAP
A prevention bundle composed of 7 interventions for patients at high-risk for non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) was effective in significantly reducing HAP rates.
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CDC Recommendations for Mitigating Shortages in Tuberculosis Testing Capabilities
The CDC has issued 3 recommendations for mitigating a reduction in tuberculosis testing capability.
Efficacy Evaluation for Initial Maintenance Therapy in Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Oral voriconazole may be more effective than oral itraconazole for initial maintenance therapy in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.
Identifying Nosocomial Influenza A: Whole-Genome vs Hemagglutinin/Neuraminidase Sequencing
Whole-genome sequencing was better at identifying nosocomial influenza A outbreak clusters than hemagglutinin (HA)/neuraminidase (NA) gene sequencing.
Low-Level Delamanid and Bedaquiline Resistance in Extremely Drug-Resistant TB
Researchers reported a case of drug resistance against 2 recently approved antitubercular medications: delamanid and bedaquiline.
Pertussis-Related Infant Mortality Rate Decreased After Maternal Tdap Vaccination
Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine is effective in middle-income countries like Argentina.
How Preventable Is Sepsis-Associated Death in Hospitalized Adults?
While sepsis was the most common immediate cause of death at 6 US academic and community hospitals, most patients had severe chronic comorbidities.
Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage Remains Lower Than DTaP Vaccine
In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.
Diagnosing Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Treated Pulmonary TB
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis complicates treated pulmonary tuberculosis frequently.
COPD Frequently Misdiagnosed, Undiagnosed in Individuals With or Without HIV
In this study, researchers examined the appropriateness of diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in individuals with and without HIV.
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