Copay Assistance is Not Going Towards Patient Deductibles Thus Leaving People With Out-of-Pocket Costs
Wendy Dann was diagnosed with MS in 2009. She has had varying symptoms such as weakness in her left leg, issues with cognitive functioning, swallowing, and grasping with her hands. She is a theater professor at Ithaca College and playwright, and despite her ongoing health issues, she still feels fortunate. She has been stable on […]
Improving Antibiotic Stewardship for UTIs in Ambulatory Settings
Mackenzie Keintz, MD Image credits: UNMC Ambulatory antibiotic stewardship has focused mainly on respiratory infections, overlooking common conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), which make up a significant portion of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions. To address this, researchers developed and validated an antibiotic appropriateness metric for UTIs to improve prescribing practices, reduce unnecessary use, and combat […]
In Response to Outbreak, 2-Dose Hepatitis E Vaccines Shows High Efficacy
Andrew Azman, PhD Image credit: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hepatitis E (HEV) is more common in many parts of the world where sanitation is poor and people have limited access to clean drinking water.1 It is more rare in the US, but […]
Fungal Infection Diagnosis, Misdiagnoses, and Global Health Initiatives
David W Denning, FRCP FRCPath FMedSci, professor of infectious diseases and global health at the University of Manchester, and a key figure in GAFFI, discussed the ongoing challenges in diagnosing and treating fungal infections. He also highlighted the goals and successes of the “95-95 by 2025” campaign, which seeks to address global care gaps for […]
