Survey reports ventilation improvement strategies in U.S. K-12 public schools for COVID-19 prevention
Survey reports ventilation improvement strategies in U.S. public schools
A survey of U.S. K-12 public schools reported on ventilation improvement strategies for COVID-19 prevention. No specific results, sample siz…
A survey reveals which ventilation strategies U.S. public schools are using to try to prevent COVID-19 spread, though it didn't test their e…
Observational study examines breakfast consumption and academic, mental health outcomes in US high school students
Does eating breakfast help high school students feel better and do better in school?
An observational report examined associations between breakfast consumption and grades, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and school conn…
Eating breakfast is linked to better grades, fewer feelings of sadness, and stronger school connection for high school students.
Case report finds monkeypox virus contamination on household objects and surfaces
Monkeypox virus found on household surfaces in one Utah home
A case report from a Utah household with monkeypox patients found evidence of environmental contamination on objects and surfaces. This sing…
Monkeypox virus was found on household surfaces in a Utah home, confirming the need for cleaning and handwashing when caring for infected pe…
Observational study tracks influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in US health care personnel
Study tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. health care workers
An observational study assessed influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel in the United States from October 20…
A new report tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. health care workers during the 2023-24 season, but the actual coverage num…
Observational report describes coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and STIs in U.S. patients
What happens when monkeypox, HIV, and other STIs overlap in the same person?
An observational report from eight U.S. jurisdictions described coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections among …
A new report shows people with monkeypox can also have HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, giving health providers a clearer pict…
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations without known exposure
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations
A report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for persons in populations at low risk or without known epidemiologic link to monkeypox i…
A new report highlights the testing challenges healthcare providers face for people considered low risk or without a known connection to an …
Observational study examines trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the US
Study examines trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries
An observational study analyzed trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States from 2018 to 2023. The speci…
A new report tracks emergency room visits for firearm injuries across the United States from 2018 through 2023.
Clinical trials examine COVID-19 rebound after nirmatrelvir/ritonavir versus placebo treatment
Does the COVID-19 rebound risk change with or without Paxlovid treatment?
Randomized, double-blind trials at U.S. and international sites investigated COVID-19 rebound following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment ver…
Two rigorous clinical trials are investigating whether Paxlovid treatment changes the risk of COVID-19 symptoms returning after patients sta…
Surveillance report characterizes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads in the US
What makes splash pads risky for spreading waterborne illnesses?
A US surveillance report describes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads. The report characterizes these outbreaks, but s…
Officials are tracking waterborne disease outbreaks at splash pads across the United States to better understand how illnesses spread in the…
Foodborne disease surveillance report from 10 U.S. sites shows preliminary infection trends
U.S. surveillance network tracks trends in common foodborne infections
A surveillance report from 10 U.S. FoodNet sites describes preliminary incidence and trends of infections caused by pathogens transmitted co…
A U.S. public health network is tracking how often common foodborne infections happen across 10 different sites in the country.
Case series identifies five ocular monkeypox cases in U.S. patients
What happens when monkeypox reaches the eyes? Five U.S. cases show it can happen.
A small case series identified five patients in the United States with ocular monkeypox. No interventions, clinical outcomes, or follow-up d…
Monkeypox can affect the eyes, not just the skin, as five U.S. patients developed this rare complication in 2022.
Observational study examines PrEP discussion and use among transgender women with HIV risk behaviors
Are transgender women who need HIV prevention getting the right conversations?
An observational study in seven U.S. urban areas examined whether transgender women reporting HIV acquisition behaviors were more likely to …
Many transgender women at higher risk for HIV aren't having the doctor conversations that could protect them, according to a new study.