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  • P-CABs not tied to increased C. difficile risk

    Potassium-competitive acid blockers are not associated with an increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection, compared with proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, according to a study in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. The study, conducted by researchers at Sungkyunkwan University, compared three matched cohorts of patients who were newly prescribed acid-suppressive drugs from 2019 to 2024. Medscape (5/22) Learn More

  • Study: Low RSV hospitalization rate with dual immunization

    Dual immunization with RSVpreF and nirsevimab was associated with low rates of hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus among infants, according to a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics that included 3,597 infants who received both maternal vaccination and passive immunization. This group had a hospitalization rate of 0.86% for RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infections. Contemporary Pediatrics (5/21) Learn More

  • NASCAR driver's death spotlights the risks of sepsis

    NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died recently after severe pneumonia progressed to sepsis, raising public awareness of the unpredictable and dangerous course the condition can take and underscoring the importance of early recognition and aggressive management of infections to prevent it. Sepsis affects an estimated 1.7 million adults annually in the US, leading to 350,000 deaths or hospice discharges. CNN (5/24) Learn More

  • Hospitals adapt compliance strategies amid federal scrutiny

    Health systems are responding to a surge in federal enforcement actions, including recent interventions in medical school admissions, Medicaid funding and gender-affirming care. Executives report that the expanded federal scrutiny is prompting them to strengthen existing compliance structures, with a renewed emphasis on proactive risk assessments, audits and regulatory monitoring. Becker's Hospital Review (5/22) Learn More

  • Infection prevention is key in hospital construction

    Infection prevention has become a core expectation for building service contractors in sectors such as health care, requiring more than surface-level cleaning. Ensuring that disinfectants match the needs of the specific facility and use case is critical. Contracting Profits magazine (5/2026) Learn More

  • TAVR implant positioning linked to better outcomes

    A study in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions found that higher valve implantation in transcatheter aortic valve replacement is associated with better early clinical outcomes, including lower rates of permanent pacemaker implantation and left bundle branch block. The study notes a discrepancy between operator-assessed and core laboratory-assessed implant depth and suggests that standardized imaging assessment is necessary. Cardiovascular Business (5/22) Learn More

  • Military health facilities adopt ambient listening tech

    The Defense Health Network Central is implementing ambient listening technology across its facilities to enhance patient care and streamline clinical documentation. This technology, which uses advanced voice recognition to generate clinical notes from patient-provider conversations, was piloted successfully at four military medical centers. Feedback from the pilot highlighted improved documentation quality, enhanced patient engagement, and increased provider satisfaction. Privacy and security are prioritized, with all audio protected and verbal consent required from patients. DVIDS (5/18) Learn More

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