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Research Discovery May Lead to New UTI Treatments
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common. In a primary care setting, 53% of women above age 55 years and 36% of younger women reported a recurrence within one year. Recent research indicates that some UTIs may stem from a persistent reservoir of E. coli residing in the intestine.
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Pharmacist Prescribing of Hormonal Contraceptives Available in Utah
Contraceptive access has expanded for adult women in Utah, as pharmacists have begun to prescribe hormonal contraceptives. As of September 2019, pharmacies in more than 75 Utah cities signed up to participate in the program. In 2018, the Utah legislature passed Senate Bill 184 to allow women aged 18 years and above to obtain hormonal contraceptives from a qualified pharmacist without a visit to a healthcare provider.
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Experts Push for Adolescent HPV Vaccination
New information indicates that an estimated 92% of HPV-related cancers could be prevented by vaccine. Several national professional organizations have come together to emphasize the critical importance of immunization visits to help teens receive the HPV shot and other needed immunizations.
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Research Examines Effect of Immediate Postpartum Use of DMPA in Breastfeeding Moms
While the contraceptive injection DMPA is a popular birth control option for many women, there is no definitive evidence on its immediate postpartum effect on breastfeeding. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has awarded funding to Ohio State University researchers to evaluate the effects of immediate postpartum initiation of DMPA on breastfeeding and on long-term patterns of contraceptive use.
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Trained Dogs Detect C. diff in the Environment
A Canadian hospital is using highly trained dogs to sniff out C. diff in the environment, in a methodical manner akin to the way canines find drugs and explosives.
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CDC Drafts Infection Control Guidelines for Staph in NICUs
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued draft guidelines to prevent invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). -
ID Groups Demand Border Patrol Give Detainees Flu Shots
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) decision to not vaccinate migrants in detention facilities against flu and other infections is being slammed by leading clinicians and public health officials. -
Sepsis Can Begin With a Single Infection
The goal of antibiotic stewardship is to stop unnecessary use, but for those with sepsis, a critical step is to assess antibiotic therapy 48 to 72 hours after initiation.
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IPs Playing Critical Role in Antibiotic Stewardship
Infection preventionists (IPs) are playing key roles in antibiotic stewardship programs, which are now in place in most U.S. hospitals and making some hard-earned progress against a horde of multidrug-resistant bacteria. -
Tips for Including Plain Language in Informed Consent Form
Many informed consent forms fail to communicate simply and clearly. They might use language prospective research participants may not process easily. While the new Common Rule provides some suggestions for making informed consent documents more readable, there are additional steps IRBs and researchers could take to improve the forms, including incorporating plain language.