FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Three Indications
Zevtera approved for S. aureus bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin/skin structure infections, and bacterial pneumonia
Disease Severity Similar for RSV as Unvaccinated COVID-19, Influenza
Odds of invasive mechanical ventilation, death significantly increased for those with RSV versus vaccinated COVID, flu
Electronic Cigarettes May Help Regular Cigarette Smokers Quit
Vaping tied to greater cigarette quitting in more recent years
Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy Beneficial for Achieving Intubation
Video laryngoscopy reduces attempts needed to achieve endotracheal intubation in adults who require single-lumen endotracheal intubation
Persistent Disparities Seen by Race/Ethnicity in Incidence of TB
Incidence rate ratios as high as 14.2 among American Indian or Alaska Native females compared with non-Hispanic Whites
CDC: Tuberculosis Case Counts, Rates Increasing Since 2020
16 percent increase in TB cases seen in 2023 versus 2022, with the rate increased from 2.5 to 2.9 per 100,000
Cures Act Tied to Quicker Release, Access of Imaging Reports
Additionally, proportion of patients who accessed their reports before the ordering provider increased
U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
57.1 percent of physicians received payments; median payment was $48, but considerable variation seen in payments
Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults
Inappropriate diagnosis common, especially in older patients and those with dementia, altered mental status on presentation
Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits
Video visits less likely among older patients and those without internet access
