Outbreak report describes multidrug-resistant tuberculosis cases in Kansas
Health officials report multidrug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas
An outbreak report describes cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Kansas. Key details about the population, interventions, and outco…
Kansas health officials report an outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis that does not respond to common antibiotics.
Erratum published for unspecified study; no clinical data available for review
What does a medical research correction mean for you?
An erratum has been published for a study where the design, population, and results are not reported. No clinical findings, safety data, or …
A published medical study correction means the original paper you read is not the final word, so always check for updates before trusting th…
Incarcerated adults show different injury-related ED visit patterns than nonincarcerated adults
Are people in jail more likely to visit the ER for injuries?
An observational report examined nonfatal injury-related emergency department visits among incarcerated versus nonincarcerated adults in the…
A new report compares nonfatal injury ER visits between incarcerated adults and those not in jail across the United States to explore potent…
Updated recommendations issued for contraceptive use in people with specific characteristics or conditions
Health experts update recommendations for contraceptive use in people with certain conditions
A recommendations report provides updated guidance on contraceptive method selection for individuals with certain characteristics or medical…
Health experts updated guidance on which contraceptive methods are safe for people with specific medical conditions or characteristics.
Dengue virus identified in Maricopa County, Arizona, according to field report
Dengue virus identified in Maricopa County, Arizona, according to field report
A field report from Maricopa County, Arizona, describes the identification of dengue virus. No study population, intervention, or clinical o…
Dengue virus identified in Maricopa County, Arizona, prompting health officials to monitor mosquito-borne illness risks and remind residents…
Erratum published for unspecified study; clinical details not available
A published study contained an error. What does that 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 published medical study contains an error, so check for official corrections before trusting health news that might affect your care.
Minnesota implements universal newborn screening and surveillance for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota begins universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus
A surveillance report describes the implementation of universal newborn screening and population-based surveillance for congenital cytomegal…
Minnesota starts universal newborn screening for a virus that can cause hearing loss or developmental problems if passed from mother to chil…
132 imported dogs identified with potentially ineffective rabies vaccination
Why are dogs arriving in the US with questionable rabies protection?
A field report identified 132 dogs imported into the U.S. from high-risk countries as having received potentially ineffective rabies vaccine…
A recent check found 132 dogs entering the U.S. from rabies-heavy countries had vaccination records that might not work.
Laboratory Response Network testing conducted on suspected monkeypox cases in the United States
How many suspected monkeypox cases in the US are actually positive?
A report describes Laboratory Response Network testing of specimens from suspected monkeypox cases in the United States. No specific study d…
A rash that looks like monkeypox gets tested, but the report shows how labs handle samples without revealing how many people actually have t…
Methodology report details 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey design and procedures.
How do we track what's really happening with teens' health and safety?
This is a methodology supplement describing the surveillance system design for the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey in the United States. No …
Understanding how the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey is built helps us accurately track teen health, substance use, and safety across the n…
Commercial lab data show increase in human parvovirus B19 detection in 2024 versus 2018-2019
Is a common childhood virus making a comeback? Lab tests show an increase.
A commercial laboratory report indicates an increase in positive human parvovirus B19 test results in 2024 compared to the 2018-2019 period,…
Lab tests in 2024 show more people testing positive for human parvovirus B19 than in 2018-2019, signaling a possible return of the virus tha…
Mpox outbreak reported in Los Angeles County, California during summer 2023
What happened with mpox in Los Angeles last summer?
An outbreak report describes a mpox outbreak in Los Angeles County, California during summer 2023. Key details about the population, sample …
A new report confirms an mpox outbreak with a painful rash and flu-like symptoms occurred in Los Angeles County during the summer of 2023.