Infectious Disease

New respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention products significantly reduce infant hospitalization rates, highlighting the importance of timely vaccination and nirsevimab administration.

Measles cases surge in the US as vaccination rates decline, raising concerns about outbreaks and public health under Robert F. Kennedy Jr's leadership.

A study reveals higher health care costs and resource use for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs), emphasizing the need for improved patient management strategies.

The proposal aims to align global leaders on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response to future pandemics.

Interventions that target enhancing health care equity among communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can be improved by including comprehensive needs assessments at the patient, provider, and health system levels.

Pediatric patients with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection had a higher risk of adverse postacute kidney outcomes, such as new-onset chronic kidney disease (CKD) and declining kidney function, if they had preexisting CKD or acute kidney injury.

Experts agree that the expansion of telehealth was one of the most significant positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The experts emphasized that these shortcomings must be addressed to be better prepared for future public health crises.

Experts agree that telemedicine continues to majorly impact health care post pandemic.

Dan Nardi, MS, CEO of Reimagine Care, claims that on-demand cancer treatment via telehealth is the future of oncology care delivery.

The long-term impact of disruptions in oncology care during the COVID-19 pandemic will become more apparent in the coming years, according to Dan Nardi, MS, of Reimagine Care.

Geoffrey Rutledge, MD, PhD, of HealthTap, envisions a future where all patients have a virtual care doctor as their first point of contact with the health care system.

Although the widespread adoption of remote patient monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic expanded care access, particularly for underserved communities, challenges persist in sustaining this access.

Geoffrey Rutledge, MD, PhD, of HealthTap, emphasizes that when care can be delivered virtually, it is more efficient and effective to do so.

COVID-19 served as a major catalyst for the widespread adoption of remote patient monitoring, which helps to prevent hospitalizations, improve medication adherence, and enable early interventions by helping providers prioritize high-risk patients.

The approval of gepotidacin (Blujepa; GSK) introduces the first new class of oral antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nearly 30 years.

To mark the 5-year anniversary of the COVID pandemic, The American Journal of Managed Care® spoke with Noah Greenspan, DPT, PT, CCS, EMT-B, cardiopulmonary physical therapist and director of the Pulmonary Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in New York City.

To better understand patient experiences, the researchers analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from their social media posts about uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Public health official warns the expanding measles outbreak could last a year.

A new analysis out of England shows a considerable level of uncertainty among adults who think they could have long COVID, as well that levels of the chronic condition are disproportionately higher among certain socially disadvantaged groups.

These studies published in The American Journal of Managed Care® explored telehealth, care access, and patient experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccine hesitancy and higher rates of school vaccine exemptions increases the risk of outbreaks of preventable diseases, creating a significant health risk for vulnerable populations.

A study investigated the incidence of postoperative urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients undergoing spinal fusion for deformities, finding that patients with more than 12 levels fused had the highest UTI rates.

In part 2 of this interview, Michael A. Bernstein, MD, highlights the need for prolonged antibiotics and strong public health measures to combat tuberculosis (TB) at both the individual and population levels.