CDC: Number of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases Remained Low in 2022
Despite evidence of increased EV-D68 circulation in the United States in 2022, cases of AFM remained low
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Lumify Eye Drops Hitting the Market
Counterfeit products could lead to antibiotic-resistant infection
AI Model for Early Prediction of Sepsis Improves Outcomes
Benefits include significant reduction in mortality and significant increase in sepsis bundle compliance
Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 Risk Varies Across Immunosuppressive Conditions
Severely immunocompromised individuals had greater SARS-CoV-2 evolution, higher risk for developing resistance against therapeutic mAbs
Novel Criteria Validated for Pediatric Sepsis, Septic Shock
Two studies describe development and validation of Phoenix criteria for identifying sepsis, septic shock in children
Long-Term Disability Risk Seen After Childhood Bacterial Meningitis
Risk higher for seven specific disabilities
Exhalation Delivery System With Fluticasone Effective for Rhinosinusitis
EDS-FLU improved symptoms, sinus opacification, acute exacerbations in two randomized trials in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis
Oral Switch Noninferior for Low-Risk S. Aureus Bloodstream Infection
Early oral antimicrobial therapy noninferior to intravenous standard therapy for low-risk bloodstream infection
Meds Rarely Offered for COVID-19 Patients at High Risk for Progression
No reason other than mild symptoms given for almost half of patients at high risk for progression who were not offered treatment
Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Robitussin Honey Cough Syrup
Manufacturer says that no illnesses in customers using the product have yet been reported
