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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for August 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Possible Escherichia coli<\/i> contamination has triggered the recall of ground beef products made from chuck that were sold at Publix Super Markets in Florida.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Medical Bills in Collections Decrease With Patient Age<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medical collections decrease substantially with age, possibly because of increased health insurance coverage and incomes, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Pediatric Revisits, Admissions for UTI Similar With Oral or IV Meds<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Very young children with urinary tract infections (UTIs) who receive parenteral antibiotics before emergency department discharge do not have lower rates of revisits leading to admission than children receiving oral antibiotics, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n China Withholding H7N9 Bird Flu Virus Samples From U.S.<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Chinese officials have not sent lab samples of H7N9 bird flu virus to their U.S. counterparts despite repeated requests and an international agreement.<\/p>\n The New York Times<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n FDA: Common Diabetes Meds Tied to Serious Genital Infection<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A rare but serious genital infection known as necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum, also called Fournier’s gangrene, has been reported in some patients taking a certain class of type 2 diabetes medicine, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. As a result, the FDA has ordered a new warning about this risk to be added to the prescribing information and patient medication guide of all sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Oral High-Risk HPV Prevalence Appears to Be Low in England<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of oral high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection in adult men and women is low in England, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in BMJ Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There was no meaningful increase in physician compensation in 2017, and a decline in productivity was noted, according to the results of a survey conducted by AMGA Consulting.<\/p>\n Press Release<\/a><\/p>\n Survey (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Many ED Visits for Antibiotic Adverse Drug Events in Children<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department (ED) visits for antibiotic adverse drug events (ADEs) in children account for 46.2 percent of emergency department visits for ADEs resulting from systemic medication, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n MICs of Isoniazid, Rifampin May Predict Tuberculosis Relapse<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In pretreatment isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/i>, higher minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of isoniazid and rifampin below the standard resistance breakpoint are associated with increased risk of relapse, according to a study published in the Aug. 30 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Salmonella<\/i> Outbreak in 4 States Linked to Kosher Chicken<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — One person has died and 16 others sickened in a four-state Salmonella<\/i> outbreak linked to kosher chicken, U.S. health officials say.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Greater Awareness of Valley Fever Needed Nationally<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Greater nationwide awareness of the fungal infection Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is needed, according to a report published in the August issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Affordable Care Act Marketplace premiums increase more in areas with monopolist insurers, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n State Public Health Workforce Grew From 2013 to 2017<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The state health department epidemiology workforce increased 22 percent from 2013 to 2017, according to research published in the Aug. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Emotional Pain Tied to Health Care-Associated Infections<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients with health care-associated infections (HAIs) suffer social and emotional pain, according to a review published in the August issue of the American Journal of Infection Control<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n FDA: Hundreds of Human, Pet Homeopathy Products Recalled<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Hundreds of Dr. King’s water-based homeopathic drugs for children, adults, and pets may be unsafe to use because of high levels of microbial contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n website<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Medical Practices Should Address Negative Online Reviews<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medical practice staff can effectively handle negative online reviews by staying calm and positive, looking for solutions, apologizing, and thanking the reviewers, according to an article published in Physicians Practice<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Artificial Intelligence Holds Promise in Medicine<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care offers opportunities for early detection and triage, diagnostics and personalized medicine, and medical decision-making, according to an article published in Managed Healthcare Executive<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Skin Microbiota Differ for Obese, Non-Obese Undergoing C-Section<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — After cesarean delivery (CD), the incision site harbors a higher bacterial biomass in obese women than in non-obese women, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Alcohol Is Leading Risk Factor for Global Disease Burden<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Globally, alcohol use is a leading risk factor for disease burden, according to research published online Aug. 23 in The Lancet<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Physicians Lack Knowledge About Serogroup MenB Vaccination<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — U.S. pediatricians and family physicians (FPs) have considerable knowledge gaps regarding serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccination, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Experts Address Loss of the National Guideline Clearinghouse<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The demise of the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) in July 2018 is likely to impact evidence-based health care around the world, according to an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Aug. 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Two Ebola Patients Who Received Experimental Tx Have Recovered<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Two of the first 10 people to receive an experimental Ebola treatment have recovered from the highly dangerous disease, Congo’s health ministry says.<\/p>\n AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Most Research Participants Not Concerned About Data Sharing<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Few participants in clinical trials have strong concerns about the risks of data sharing, according to a special article recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Smartphone App Can Help Improve Outcomes With HIV<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A smartphone app designed for people living with HIV increases users’ consistency in doctor visits and improves their health outcomes, according to a study recently published in AIDS Patient Care and STDs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n AMA Adopts Policy Promoting Health Equity As a Goal<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has adopted a policy that sets health equity as a goal for the U.S. health care system, according to a report published in the organization’s AMA Wire<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n FDA: Illnesses Linked to McDonald’s Salads Reach 507<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The number of confirmed cases of Cyclospora<\/i> infection linked to salads from McDonald’s restaurants was 507 in 15 states and New York City as of Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n FDA Outbreak Alert<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Decline in Hospital-Acquired Conditions Continues<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The rate of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) continued its decline from 2014 to 2016, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Education RE: Herd Immunity Can Up Readiness to Be Vaccinated<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Educating adults about herd immunity can increase the proportion willing to be vaccinated for influenza, according to a study recently published in Vaccine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n 1997 to 2015 Saw Increase in HIV Viral Suppression Rates<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 1997 to 2015 there was a considerable increase in HIV viral suppression rates among people living with HIV (PLWH), according to a study published online Aug. 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Data breaches can happen to small medical practices, but staff can take steps to prevent them, according to an article published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n 4 Experimental Ebola Therapies Approved for Use in Congo<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Four more experimental treatments for Ebola virus have been approved by the Congo health ministry for use in an outbreak of the deadly infectious disease in the country’s northeast.<\/p>\n AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Strategy Outlined for Shooter Incident in Health Care Facility<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Adhering to a “secure, preserve, fight” strategy is recommended for health care professionals working with a vulnerable patient population, according to a Medicine and Society piece published in the Aug. 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Teen Smoke Exposure Tied to Increase in Related Symptoms<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Non-smoking adolescents with tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) have increased risk of TSE-related symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) are vulnerable to identity theft, according to an article published in Physicians Practice<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Catch-Up HPV Doses Effective to Age 21 Against Cervical Neoplasia<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Catch-up doses of quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are effective for girls and women aged 14 to 20 years at the time of first dose, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Workers in small firms are more likely to have higher deductible levels and lack employer contributions to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses compared to workers in larger firms, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients report that doctors are routinely not discussing known risk factors for common causes of death, according to a survey conducted by ImagineMD.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n USPSTF Updates Guidance for Cervical Cancer Screening<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated the recommendations for screening for cervical cancer; the final recommendation statement has been published in the Aug. 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Recommendation Statement<\/a><\/p>\n Evidence Report<\/a><\/p>\n Modeling Study<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial 1<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial 2<\/a><\/p>\n Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits, according to an article published in the American Medical Association’s AMA Wire<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Interim Guidance Provided for Men With Possible Zika Infection<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Interim guidance recommends that men with possible Zika virus infection wait three months before trying to conceive or engaging in unprotected sex, according to research published in the Aug. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug.20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Knowing payer policies and regulatory requirements is critical to appealing denials, according to an article published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n NYU Becomes First Medical School to Cover All Tuition<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The NYU School of Medicine has announced that it is offering full-tuition scholarships to all current and future students in its M.D. degree program, regardless of need or merit.<\/p>\n Press Release<\/a><\/p>\n Declines in Life Expectancy in Many High-Income Countries<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Life expectancy has declined in recent years in some high-income countries, and in the United States, midlife mortality has increased due to several causes, according to two studies published online Aug. 15 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Ho and Hendi<\/a><\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Woolf<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial <\/a><\/p>\n Little Global Development Assistance for Adolescent Health<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Development assistance for adolescent health (DAAH) makes up a small proportion of total development assistance for health, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Comments Open on End of NIH Review for Gene Therapy Studies<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. National Institutes of Health oversight panel will no longer review all applications for gene therapy experiments. Instead, the panel will assume an advisory role, while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will assess gene therapy experiments and products as it does with other treatments and drugs. The proposed change will take effect after a public comment period which runs through Oct. 16.<\/p>\n AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n NIH Statement<\/a><\/p>\n Comment on Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. Measles Outbreak Hits 107 Cases in 21 States, D.C.<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A measles outbreak that’s so far affected 21 states and the District of Columbia is being investigated by U.S. health officials.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Juneau Empire<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Report Details Corneal Infection Tied to Sleeping in Contacts<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Six cases of corneal infections associated with sleeping in contact lenses are described in a case report published in the Aug. 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Residents’ Sleep Deteriorates During Training<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — First-year residents experience worsening sleep duration and quality as well as daytime sleepiness, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Practice Names, Logos Should Be Carefully Designed<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Practice names and logos should be carefully designed to emphasize what is unique about a practice, according to a blog post published in Physicians Practice<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Brucellosis in Dogs Remains a Public Health Risk<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Brucella canis<\/i> is an under-recognized infection in dogs that poses a threat to human health, according to a report published in the August issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n NIH Panel Will No Longer Review Gene Therapy Experiments<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. National Institutes of Health oversight panel will no longer review all applications for gene therapy experiments, according to a perspective piece published online Aug. 15 in the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n NIH Statement<\/a><\/p>\n Ibalizumab Active in Multidrug Resistant HIV-1 Infection<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ibalizumab has antiviral activity among patients with multidrug resistant (MDR) HIV-1 infection, according to a study published in the Aug. 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n