Microbiology
WHO Confirms First Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disea
WHO Confirms First Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease

Virus belongs to the same family as Ebola, 16 other suspected cases reported.

September 2023

Bacterial Co-infection Increases COVID-19 Mortalit
Bacterial Co-infection Increases COVID-19 Mortality Risk

Greatest risk of in-hospital mortality associated with bacterial coinfection.

September 2023

Optimizing Sepsis Biomarker Utilization
Optimizing Sepsis Biomarker Utilization

The kinetics of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein prove more informative than individual values in predicting sepsis, aiding in diagnosis and antibiotic therapy evaluation.

September 2023

Coronavirus Vaccines Found to Prevent Pregnancy Co
Coronavirus Vaccines Found to Prevent Pregnancy Complications

A study led by Dr. José Villar at the University of Oxford demonstrates the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines in preventing pregnancy complications, including those associated with the Omicron variant.

September 2023

Severe Form of Mpox Identified with High Mortality
Severe Form of Mpox Identified with High Mortality in HIV Patients

Deaths from mpox reported only in individuals living with HIV.

September 2023

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhosis: A Common but Deadly Complication

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis poses a significant risk of mortality in individuals with cirrhosis, highlighting the need for early intervention.

September 2023

Impact of Urinary Tract Infections on Women's Heal
Impact of Urinary Tract Infections on Women's Health Examined

Study evaluates activity impairment, quality of life, and associated costs of urinary tract infections in women.

September 2023

Updated Recommendations on Hand Hygiene

Updated advice emphasizes hand hygiene to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

September 2023

COVID Vaccination May Lower Risk of Post-Infection
COVID Vaccination May Lower Risk of Post-Infection Diabetes

Study examines association between COVID-19 vaccination and incident diabetes.

September 2023

Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Screening Pa
Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation Explored

Defensive beliefs likely contribute to avoidance of colorectal cancer screening.

September 2023