August 27th 2025
NYC officials confirm 113 cases and six deaths in Central Harlem cooling tower–linked outbreak; separate Bronx investigation underway after cases tied to hot water system.
The Modern-Day Foundation of How Medical Disinformation Began
June 26th 2024A retracted paper that erroneously claimed the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine caused autism has repercussions still being felt today around topics such as vaccination, misinformation and disinformation, and measles incidence rates.
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Community Acquired Pneumonia Often Inappropriately Diagnosed in Hospital Admissions
April 2nd 2024Community acquired pneumonia is often inappropriately diagnosed in hospital admissions, particularly among older adults with dementia, and can lead to in-hospital antibiotic-associated adverse events, such as Clostridioides difficile.
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Household Transmission of Influenza Increased in 2021-2022 Vs Past Seasons
January 9th 2024Though more research is needed to determine reasons for the association, a study published in JAMA Network revealed the 2021-2022 influenza season was associated with a significantly higher household transmission risk compared to pre-pandemic seasons.
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A Comparative Analysis Show Distinct Severity of COVID-19 vs Influenza
January 4th 2024Results of a study by Yan Xie and colleagues highlight the severe impact of COVID-19, with higher death rates, increased risks of long-term complications, and greater infectivity compared to seasonal influenza.
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