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Empiric broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy, including coverage of MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is generally recommended for healthcare-associated infections.

This assertion is made of filmmakers who documented it as well as a new study has found evidence of antibodies in blood samples collected in Wuhan, suggesting recent infection.

The CDC is saying this highly contagious variant, B.1.1.7, may become the dominant strain of the virus by March.

The findings are important for policy-makers on how to implement public education.

State and federal officials confirmed Friday that promise for a reserve supply of vaccines meant for second doses is actually unavailable.

Emotional and health behavior can potentially alter the body’s ability to develop an immune response.

The American College of Physicians offered recommendations on the distribution and administration of vaccines.

The bowel resting strategy might reduce switching from metronidazole to vancomycin among patients with Clostridioides difficile infection, but it might not reduce mortality or recurrence, a new study found.

Frontline workers are a critical aspect to a community's ability to manage crises and disasters.

Passive immunotherapy has been used since the late 19th century and has since been evaluated for various diseases.

This vaccine is meant to be delivered as a single dose administration as compared to other vaccines that have been authorized and in development that require a booster shot.

A new study of COVID-19 interventions in the 2 countries shows how lockdowns and public recommendations are associated with reductions in the mobility of visitors to public spaces.

Understanding the full extent of viral invasion is crucial to treating patients and figuring out potential long-term consequences of COVID-19.

Anal squamous cell carcinoma mortality rate is rising faster than other types of cancer in the United States.

Researchers suggest that It could also potentially be used in other countries for risk-stratification.

The agency says all travelers must show proof of negative test before boarding.

The agency set a PDUFA date for July 18 for Merck's V114 vaccine.

Interest and evidence for "repurposing" antiparasitic invermectin for COVID-19 is increasing.

The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce the new guidelines at noon.

Ability for rapid diagnosis to treat and prevent communicable diseases is a public health issue that goes beyond the current pandemic.

The discovery of unique virus traits may explain why some patients have more severe responses to the disease.

Newly published data shows just 0.6% of patients receiving the Moderna mRNA vaccine reported serious adverse events, a rate identical to that of the placebo group.

The Ebola vaccine is not commercially available, but can be distributed upon request to the CDC and administered under the supervision of a physician.

China has overtaken the US and is currently leading all countries in total vaccine administrations.

The ability to monitor, mitigate, and prevent new variant spread could influence the odds of majority immunity.

More transmissible variants are emerging quickly. An expert explains why it's expected, but concerning.

Increased age, male sex and underlying health conditions including diabetes and kidney disease were associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality among nursing home patients with COVID-19, a new study found.