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COCA Now: Stay Alert for Measles Cases
Between December 1, 2023 and January 23, 2024, CDC was notified of 23 confirmed U.S. cases of measles, including seven direct importations of measles by international travelers and two outbreaks with more than five cases each. Healthcare providers should be alert for patients with febrile rash illness and symptoms consistent with measles and have recently traveled abroad. Continue reading
“It’s Real. It Happens.” Panel Discusses How Shifting Values Can Shift Physicians Away From Burnout
By tuning in to personal convictions and values, physicians can improve relationships with their medical team, patients, and themselves. Given the increasing pressures on physicians, that shift is necessary and possible, medical leadership experts shared at TMA’s Leadership Summit. Read more
Newest COVID Shots Are 54% Effective in Preventing Symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked at 9,000 people who got tested for COVID-19 at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, checking who tested positive and whether they had gotten a new shot or not. The study found that the latest versions of COVID-19 vaccines were 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults. Continue reading
FDA Warns of Contaminated Copycat Eye Drops
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public this week against purchasing three brands of contaminated copycat eye drops due to the risk of potential infection. In its testing, the FDA found that South Moon samples carried the Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacteria group that could lead to an antibiotic-resistant infection. Read more
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