3 Ways Medical Lab Professionals Can Improve Sepsis Survival Rates
Robert Scoggins, MD, PhD
As many as 80 percent of deaths due to sepsis could be avoided through rapid diagnosis and treatment
Infectious Disease
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
According to the CDC, RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the US and warrants immediate preventive action
HCV Treatments Fail to Reach Majority, Infections Rage On
Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
Report highlights missed opportunities that warrant immediate attention from the government, experts, and the public
Antimicrobial Resistance Rages in the Americas
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
More than 43 percent of infection-related deaths in the region were tied to AMR
New Drug Formulation Could Improve HIV Treatment in Children
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Research confirms the safety and effectiveness of the first child-friendly single fixed-dose combination HIV treatment
Microbiome Testing: Informing the Future with Microbial Genomics
Marnie Willman, BSc
Genomic information from the microbes in your gut may help with disease prevention, treatment, and monitoring
Remote Testing May Keep US STI Crisis under Check
Preventx
At-home or remote testing approach may free up healthcare workers, boost reach and accessibility
World’s First Trial to Help Millions with Penicillin Allergies
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Study findings may make penicillin testing affordable and accessible without compromising accuracy
How Do AMR Infections Rapidly Evolve in Hospitalized Patients?
University of Oxford
Findings add to the importance of patient hygiene and infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings
Mitochondrial Disorders May Dampen Immune Response in Children
National Institutes of Health
One of the first human studies on how mitochondrial function impacts immune cells to guide future treatments