Erratum published for unspecified study; details on intervention and outcomes not reported
What does this medical correction mean for you?
An erratum has been published for an unspecified study. No details regarding the study type, population, intervention, or results are availa…
A published medical report needs correction, reminding us that science keeps improving accuracy by fixing mistakes to ensure everyone has th…
WHO European Region reports rubella incidence trends from 2005 to 2019
What happened to rubella in Europe over 15 years?
An observational WHO report describes rubella incidence patterns across European regions from 2005 to 2019. Specific incidence rates, popula…
A new report tracks rubella cases across Europe from 2005 to 2019, but it does not share the actual findings or specific trends for the regi…
Erratum published for unspecified study; details and findings not reported
Research publication contains a correction notice for a previous study
An erratum has been published for an unspecified study. No details regarding the study type, population, intervention, or results are provid…
A scientific journal issued a correction notice for a previous research paper, alerting readers to check the original study for the most acc…
Erratum published for unspecified study; clinical details not reported
What does this medical correction mean for you?
An erratum has been published for an unspecified study. No details regarding the study type, population, intervention, or results are provid…
A medical journal issued an erratum to correct information in a published study, reminding us that science is a process of getting things ri…
Omicron Variant Outbreak Reported Among Attendees at New York City Convention
Omicron variant outbreak linked to convention attendance in New York City
An outbreak investigation report describes an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infections among persons in a social network attending …
Health officials linked an Omicron outbreak in New York City to a recent convention, showing how the virus spreads quickly in crowded social…
SARS-CoV-2 transmission observed at large indoor convention in highly vaccinated population
Can COVID still spread at crowded events, even among vaccinated people?
An observational study in a highly vaccinated population attending a large indoor convention found that SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurred. No…
Even in rooms full of vaccinated people, COVID-19 can still spread from person to person at large indoor events like conventions.
CDC surveillance report details assisted reproductive technology procedures performed in 2018
How many families used fertility treatments in 2018? The CDC just counted.
A U.S. CDC surveillance report describes assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures performed in 2018. The report does not provide po…
The CDC just released its official count of fertility treatments performed across the United States in 2018.
Observational report shows racial differences in average age at death among US males in 2017
How does life expectancy differ among American men? A 2017 snapshot shows a racial gap.
A 2017 US national vital statistics report found that among male decedents, average age at death was highest for non-Hispanic whites, follow…
In 2017, American men's life expectancy ranked highest for non-Hispanic whites and lowest for non-Hispanic Black men, revealing a stark raci…
Most US contact lens wearers practice behaviors associated with serious eye infection risk
Are your contact lens habits putting your eyes at risk?
An observational report of US contact lens wearers found most practice at least some behaviors associated with serious eye infection risk. S…
Most of the 45 million U.S. contact lens wearers practice risky habits that could lead to serious eye infections.
Polio eradication activities in Afghanistan from January 2018 to May 2019.
Polio eradication efforts continue in Afghanistan from 2018 to 2019
A study of polio eradication activities in Afghanistan from January 2018 to May 2019 is described. The study type, population, and specific …
Polio eradication work continued in Afghanistan from January 2018 to May 2019 to stop the spread of a disease that can cause paralysis.
Survey reports on adults with difficulty seeing despite wearing glasses in the United States
How many Americans struggle to see clearly, even with glasses?
A 2018 observational survey report describes the age-adjusted percentage of US adults aged ≥18 years who had difficulty seeing even when wea…
Some U.S. adults still struggle to see clearly even when wearing their glasses, according to a 2018 national survey.
DaRRE strategy implemented in Kenya for respiratory disease outbreak response
Kenya tests new strategy to detect and respond to respiratory disease outbreaks
A strategy for Detection and Response to Respiratory Events (DaRRE) was implemented in Kenya. No study design, population, or outcomes were …
Kenya pilots a new strategy to help health officials find and respond to respiratory disease outbreaks more effectively.