Minnesota typically reports an average of one human and two animal tularemia cases per year. But in 2024, the state confirmed infections in five people and 27 animals — a sharp increase from previous years. All of the cases were…

The clinical burden of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii has worsened across U.S. hospitals in recent years, according to a study published April 17 in BMC Infectious Diseases.  The bacterial infection is significantly associated with prolonged hospitalizations and a higher risk of…

The Children’s Hospital Association has created a resource to support hospitals with early identification and treatment of sepsis among pediatric patients.  The “change package” resource was created through the Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes collaborative, which brought together data and strategies…

On federal government websites, the White House replaced some COVID-19 information with a webpage promoting the lab leak theory on the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.  Two websites, covid.gov and covidtests.gov, previously featured resources on testing, treatment and vaccination. They…

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is recommending “a paradigm shift” to prenatal care, opting for a more personalized and tailored approach to improve access and outcomes.  Five things to know: 1. The new approach, outlined in an April…

By 2033, all physician and surgeon positions are projected to grow by an overall average of 4%, but one physician specialty is projected to grow 8% by then, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data. An average of 23,600…

Physician assistants can now earn a Doctor of Medical Science degree in as little as six months at the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. The university recently redesigned its DMSc program to allow for faster completion, greater flexibility and more…

The American Nurses Association is raising concerns about proposed cuts to federal nursing research and workforce development programs outlined in a leaked draft of the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal. The White House has proposed closing the National…

Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center is notifying more than 300 patients about a potential risk of infection transmission due to a former employee’s improper syringe use. An investigation by the health system, FDA and other regulatory agencies revealed a former…

Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial HealthCare is treating the victims of an April 17 shooting on Florida State University’s campus that left at least two people dead and six injured, including the alleged shooter. A gunman opened fire on the college campus…