Cave visit linked to suspected histoplasmosis cluster in 12 family travelers from Costa Rica
Did a family cave trip lead to a cluster of suspected fungal infections?
A case series describes 12 members of an extended family with suspected histoplasmosis after visiting Venado Caves in Costa Rica. All 12 tra…
Twelve family members visited Costa Rican caves and later developed suspected fungal infections, showing how a single trip could link a grou…
Report examines state Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and access barriers
Report examines state Medicaid coverage for quitting tobacco and access barriers
A report describes state Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and barriers to accessing these treatments in the United States. …
A new report maps how state Medicaid programs cover tobacco quit treatments and highlights access barriers for patients.
Surveillance system monitors dengue trends in Puerto Rico
What's happening with dengue in Puerto Rico? A new report tracks the trends.
A surveillance summary describes a system used to monitor dengue trends in Puerto Rico. No specific study population, sample size, or main f…
A new report explains how Puerto Rico tracks dengue fever trends to spot outbreaks early and understand how the disease is spreading.
Poison center reports for kratom-containing kava products increased from 2000 to 2025
Poison center reports for kratom-kava products increased over 25 years
A surveillance report from the National Poison Data System found an increase in reports linked to kratom-containing kava products in the Uni…
Reports of kratom-kava product issues in the U.S. rose steadily from 2000 to 2025, signaling a trend poison centers are watching.
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among US health care providers reported for 2024-25 season
How many healthcare workers are getting their flu and COVID shots this season?
An observational report describes influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care providers in the United States during the 20…
A new report tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare providers in the United States during the 2024-25 respiratory vir…
Erratum published for previous study; no clinical data reported
What does an erratum notice mean for medical research you read?
This is an erratum notice for a previous publication, not a new study report. No clinical data, study design, or population details are prov…
An erratum notice corrects a previous medical paper, reminding us that science is a process of continuous improvement rather than a final wo…
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to household exposure to pet bearded dragons
Could your pet bearded dragon make you sick? A new outbreak is linked to them.
A public health report describes a 2024 Salmonella outbreak in the United States linked to household exposure to pet bearded dragons. The re…
A 2024 Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to pet bearded dragons, posing a risk of stomach illness from handling them or their …
Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis conjunctivitis identified in 41 military trainees in Texas
Military trainees in Texas experienced outbreak of bacterial eye infection
An outbreak report describes 41 cases of Neisseria meningitidis conjunctivitis among military trainees in a communal Texas setting. The spec…
Forty-one military trainees in Texas caught a bacterial eye infection while living and training together in a communal setting.
Case report describes fatal rabies in US organ transplant recipient from undiagnosed donor
Patient dies after receiving organ transplant from donor with undiagnosed rabies
A case report describes a patient in the United States who died after receiving a solid organ transplant from a donor with undiagnosed rabie…
A patient in the United States died after receiving a transplant from a donor with undiagnosed rabies, a very rare event that highlights the…
Erratum published for unspecified study; no clinical data available for review.
What happens when a medical study needs a correction?
An erratum has been published for a study where the design, population, and results are not reported. No clinical findings, safety data, or …
A medical study correction notice warns that the original report may contain errors, so always check for the latest updated version before m…
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 study design, population, intervention, or results are availabl…
A medical journal published an erratum correcting a previous study, but details about the error, participants, or findings remain unavailabl…
Review examines repurposing Ebola vaccines, but evidence details are unavailable
Researchers explore whether existing Ebola vaccines could be repurposed
A review article discusses the concept of repurposing Ebola vaccines. No study type, population, or specific results are reported. The avail…
Scientists are investigating whether vaccines originally developed for Ebola could be used for other purposes. The study is at an early stag…