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Study: Two-dose antibiotic may be as effective as IV therapy for serious staph infections
A study published by JAMA Aug. 13 found that a two-dose antibiotic treatment could be just as effective as traditional long-term IV therapy for treating serious Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections.
Texas declares its measles outbreak over
The Texas Department of State Health Services Aug. 18 announced that the state’s measles outbreak is over.
Administration orders six-month stockpile of ingredients for domestic drug supply
The White House Aug. 13 released an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to develop a list of 26 drugs considered critical for national health and security.
Apply to speak at AHA’s Healthier Together Conference
Speakers interested in leading conversations at the AHA’s new Healthier Together Conference are advised to submit a content proposal by Sept. 16.
CDC says COVID-19 cases growing or likely growing in 45 states
COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 45 states and not changing in five states, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Aug. 8. Wastewater levels for COVID-19 have been classified as moderate nationwide, with the highest detected in the Western U.S.
CDC, HHS recommend RSV, seasonal flu vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services adopted Aug. 4 the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendations for respiratory syncytial virus and seasonal influenza vaccinations ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory infection season.
AHA launches new hub on reducing disparities in health outcomes
The AHA Aug. 7 launched a new webpage, Reducing Disparities in Health Outcomes, featuring new and familiar resources for members and their communities.
AHA podcast: Workforce Culture is the Key to Patient Outcomes
Nell Buhlman, chief administrative officer and head of strategy at Press Ganey, and Chris DeRienzo, M.D., AHA chief physician executive, explore the data-backed connection between employee engagement and patient outcomes.
FDA issues most serious recall for certain ventilators
The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of Philips Respironics V30, A30 and A40 ventilators due to the potential for serious injury or death.
CDC data finds kindergarten vaccination rates declined during 2024-25 school year
Kindergarten vaccination rates declined during the 2024-25 school year, according to data released July 31 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Coverage for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, among others, declined in more than half of all states compared to the previous school year.