Few Children With SARS-CoV-2 Develop Post-COVID-19 Condition
More children with positive SARS-CoV-2 tests have post-COVID-19 condition, but no significant difference seen in QoL for those with positive, negative tests
Nirsevimab Protects Infants Against RSV-Linked Hospitalization
Nirsevimab efficacious for preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infection and very severe RSV-associated LRTI
Nearly Half of U.S. COVID-19 Cases Now Caused by JN.1 Variant
The speed at which the JN.1 variant has spread this month suggests it may spread more easily and be better at evading immune system
Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals May Increase Adverse Events
Medicare beneficiaries admitted to private equity hospitals experienced increase in hospital-acquired conditions
More Than Half of U.S. Medical Interns Experience Sexual Harassment
Variation seen by institution and specialty training
SARS-CoV-2 Rebound Rate Similar With, Without Oral Antivirals
Second study shows similar rates of SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding and viral rebound for those receiving nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or placebo
Many U.S. Nursing Home Residents Have Not Been Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, or RSV...
Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis Does Not Avert STIs in Women
Incidence of STIs not significantly lower with doxycycline PEP than with standard care among women receiving HIV PrEP
Burnout, Lack of Fulfillment Linked to Physician Intention to Leave
Inverse associations with intention to leave seen for increases in supportive leadership behavior, peer support, perceived gratitude
Four People Have Died From Salmonella-Tainted Cantaloupe in the United States
In Canada, 153 cases linked to the same outbreak were reported by Dec. 15, including 53 hospitalizations and six deaths
