Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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Investigational norovirus vaccine reduces GI symptoms
Major finding: Vaccination reduced vomiting and diarrhea by 52% versus placebo.Data source: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study...
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Universal glove, gown precautions reduce MRSA spread
Major finding: The relative risk reduction for MRSA was 40.2% vs. 15.0% in the intervention vs.
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Universal Glove, Gown Precautions Reduce MRSA Spread
Major finding: The relative risk reduction for MRSA was 40.2% vs. 15.0% in the intervention vs.
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High-dose flu vaccine immunogenic in frail elderly
Major finding: Geometric mean titers in the standard vs. high-dose group, respectively, for 2011-2012: 27.9 vs. 67.7 for A/California/07/2009; 9.3...
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Fecal transplant pill targets C. difficile infection
Major finding: 100% efficacy was seen at 3-months’ follow-up in 32 patients who had FMT via a pill, and patient satisfaction scores were high in...
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Extended delirium raises cognitive risk in critically ill
Major finding: Neuropsychological status scores averaged 6.3 points lower at 3 months in patients who experienced 5 days of delirium vs.
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Study shows no benefit with cesarean section for twins
Major finding: The rates of adverse neonatal outcome with cesarean vs. vaginal delivery were similar (2.2% and 1.9%, respectively).Data source:...
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Think exercise first for secondary prevention?
Major finding: No statistically detectable difference was seen in mortality outcomes between exercise and drug interventions for the secondary...
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Think Exercise First for Secondary Prevention?
Major finding: No statistically detectable difference was seen in mortality outcomes between exercise and drug interventions for the secondary...
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Most physicians don’t bring up infant bed sharing
Major finding: The percentage of survey respondents reporting infant bed sharing as a usual practice increased from 6.5% in 1993 to 13.5% in 2010....
