Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Splash Pads — U.S., 1997–2022Waterborne pathogens that cause acute gastrointestinal illness can be transmitted by ingesting water contaminated with feces from infected persons. During 1997–2022,...

Primary Care Physicians Underutilize Nonantibiotic Prophylaxis for Recurrent UTIsResearchers surveyed 40 primary care physicians at one academic medical center and found that 96% of primary care physicians prescribe vaginal estrogen...

2024 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment RecommendationsThis latest summary addresses the most recent published resuscitation evidence reviewed by the International Liaison Committee on...

Anaphylaxis: Guidelines from the Joint Task Force on Allergy-Immunology Practice ParametersGuidelines discuss the following: anaphylaxis following ingestion of red meat is rare but, if present, may be related to a...

CDC Weekly Infectious Disease RoundupThe following are the latest infectious disease updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report includes new outbreak of E coli, Mpox...

A Cosmetic Regimen Formulated to Address the Multi-Modal Pathogenesis of Rosacea Demonstrates Efficacy for Treating Facial Redness and Skin’s AppearancePatients with rosacea often turn to over-the-counter products to reduce facial...

Investigation Update: E. coli Outbreak, Onions Served at McDonald's - November 13, 2024Epidemiologic and traceback data show that fresh, slivered onions served at McDonald’s are the likely source of this...

Order Set Cuts Antibiotic Use for Pediatric Ear Infections in HalfAn order set was created to automatically choose 5-day antibiotic courses for ear infections. The proportion of patients receiving 5-day...

The Management of Elevated Blood Pressure in the Acute Care Setting: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart AssociationDespite the ubiquity of elevated inpatient BPs, few position papers, guidelines or...

U.S. COVID-19 Markers Show More DeclinesCOVID-19 activity continued to decline in many areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its latest updates. Test positivity for COVID-19...