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Multiple Sclerosis and Vascular Disease

Researchers evaluated the presence and pathological significance of extracranial systemic and cerebral small vessel disease in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared to healthy controls. MS patients exhibited less systemic vascular disease and more small vessel disease in the brain vs. controls.

Antibiotics for Traveler’s Diarrhea

International travel carries a risk of colonization by antimicrobial-resistant intestinal flora. Using quinolone, but not a macrolide, during travel further increases the risk of acquisition of extended-spectrum, beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae.

The Effect of Age on Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy

Investigators analyzed data on the effect of age on cardiovascular (CV) outcomes and LDL cholesterol-lowering by alirocumab vs. placebo in recent acute coronary syndrome patients. They found alirocumab can lower the rate of CV events regardless of age — and produce more absolute benefit with age.

Healthcare Personnel COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Vaccine Prioritization

During the period of study, 5.9% of individuals hospitalized for COVID-19-related reasons were healthcare providers (HCP), with approximately one-third involving HCP who were not expected to directly contact patients.

Managing Appendicitis Medically

A multicenter, randomized trial showed that 10 days of antibiotics results in comparable outcomes as surgery. Three in 10 patients treated with antibiotics required surgery within 90 days.

Novel COVID-19 Syndrome in Adults

Healthcare workers could be at risk of multisystem inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19, as the poorly understood condition, first seen in children, now is emerging in adults.

Are Healthcare Workers Exposing Colleagues to COVID-19?

Healthcare workers may be vigilant with personal protective equipment (PPE) around COVID-19 patients, but inadvertently expose colleagues when they take breaks, socialize, and eat.

Coronavirus Vaccine Hesitancy in Black and Latinx Communities

Historically, minority populations have been victimized in medical research. People of color and ethnic minorities generally are at risk of more serious outcomes if infected with SARS-CoV-2.

CDC: COVID’s Worst Is Yet to Come

The COVID-19 pandemic is coming to a disastrous boiling point in the United States, with one of the nation’s top public health officials predicting a high death toll as the pandemic surges nationwide over the winter months.

Healthcare Workers Cleared for COVID-19 Shots, Long-Term Care Residents Raise Safety Concerns

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel finalized COVID-19 vaccine priority for healthcare workers and long-term care residents, although the latter received the greenlight only after discussions of safety concerns that led to the one dissenting vote in a 13-1 approval.