Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Pandemic tied to misdiagnosis of rare pneumonia
Psittacosis, a rare disease, has been underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From the Journals
Linezolid succeeds against gram-positive bacterial infections in ICU
Bacterial infections remain a challenge in the management of critically ill patients.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Many parents see vaccine as the greater risk
Weekly cases may be on the rise again as the cumulative count reaches another milestone.
From the Journals
Two distinct phenotypes of COVID-related myocarditis emerge
A new study points to significantly different clinical presentations, immunologic profiles, and outcomes.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Does latest rise in new cases point toward stabilization?
New England states take the lead in vaccinating the newly eligible.
Latest News
Coming soon: More breathable, more comfortable face masks
“We are focused on building masks for the next pandemic, the next wildfires.”
Feature
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is killing patients, yet there is a simple way to stop it
Many cases of NVHAP could be avoided if hospital staffers more dutifully brushed the teeth of bedridden patients.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Vaccination a harder sell in the summer
New cases down again after a 1-week increase; hospitalizations and ED visits continue to climb.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC recommends high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
These types of vaccines work by creating a larger immune response than a standard vaccine dose.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Vaccination off to slow start for the newly eligible
New cases continue to fall, but they are still “far higher than 1 year ago.”