Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Research Roundup: E. Coli; Monkeypox; Gonorrhea; Diabetes; MRSA; More
CIDRAP: Study Suggests Links Between Resistant E Coli In Chickens And People
A study conducted on farms in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam suggests antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Escherichia coli from chickens and in-contact humans is driven by antimicrobial use and potential cross-species transmission, researchers reported in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance. (5/27)
The Lancet: Clinical Features And Management Of Human Monkeypox: A Retrospective Observational Study In The UK
Cases of human monkeypox are rarely seen outside of west and central Africa. There are few data regarding viral kinetics or the duration of viral shedding and no licensed treatments. Two oral drugs, brincidofovir and tecovirimat, have been approved for treatment of smallpox and have demonstrated efficacy against monkeypox in animals. Our aim was to describe the longitudinal clinical course of monkeypox in a high-income setting, coupled with viral dynamics, and any adverse events related to novel antiviral therapies. (Alder, PhD, et al, 5/24)
CIDRAP: Study Suggests Meningococcal Vaccine May Protect Against Gonorrhea
A matched cohort study published today in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that a meningococcal serogroup B vaccine may offer cross-protection against gonorrhea infection. ... Recent observational research from Norway and New Zealand has indicated that OMV-based meningococcal vaccines may be protective against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is becoming increasingly resistant to the last available oral antibiotic treatment options, and the researchers wanted to see if they could replicate those findings in a setting with distinct epidemiologic circumstances. (6/1)
ScienceDaily: Diabetes May Weaken Teeth And Promote Tooth Decay
People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: reduced strength and durability of enamel and dentin, the hard substance under enamel that gives structure to teeth. (Rutgers University, 5/31)
The Lancet: Prevalence Of Respiratory Viruses In Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Children: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Respiratory viruses are increasingly detected in children with community-acquired pneumonia but prevalence estimates vary substantially. We aimed to systematically review and pool estimates for 22 viruses commonly associated with community-acquired pneumonia. (Pratt BSc, et al, 5/27)
Fortune: A Hug May Help Ward Off Work Stress, But Only For Women
Could something as simple as a hug be the answer to calming your nerves? New research published in the journal Plos One suggests that an embrace before a stressful event, like an important meeting or a big presentation, may have a calming effect—but only for women. Hugging has long been associated with comfort and love, and its protective health benefits have been well documented. It can help lower blood pressure, reduce pain, improve immunity, and speed recovery from infection. (Fields, 5/28)
CIDRAP: Decolonization Strategy Reduces MRSA Colonization At Multiple Body Sites
A new analysis of a randomized clinical trial shows that a repeated post-discharge decolonization regimen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriers reduced MRSA colonization overall and at multiple body sites, researchers reported yesterday in Clinical Infectious Diseases. (6/1)
