John Parkinson

The association’s Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD, offers some commentary as to why they have concerns around him as Health and Human Services Secretary.

In a randomized control study, the antiviral demonstrated reduced risk and could potentially influence treatment management for patients with a moderate or high viral load.

SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events compared to noninfected patients.

The agency pointed out that pathogens such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli (E coli) are problematic for healthcare systems and the general public across Europe.

This is the second in a series looking at the intersection of government and public health. In this segment, Contagion Editor-in-Chief Jason Gallagher, FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA, BCPS, discusses the WHO pullout, and the pauses on federal communication and research grants.

Investigators developed a novel prognostic model around this subset of patients treated for this fungal infection.

The outbreak is currently concentrated in 2 counties in the state, Wyandotte and Johnson.

Wendy Dann has MS and describes her experience with a copay assistance program that provides insurers with additional revenue, but does not go towards her deductible.

In a small trial, the Hecolin hepatitis E vaccine demonstrated further utility outside of previous study parameters.

An investigational inhibitor, V-161, has been shown to reduce bacterial growth and colonization in an enzyme that is key to enterococcus proliferation.

As a new administration is taking hold, Carl Schmid, executive director of the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, discusses the last administration’s approach to the 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters rule and its effects on patient cost-sharing.

In the second interview segment with George Thompson, MD, he provides feedback on patient profiles and prescribing practices for the antifungal.

The federal government is working on measures to mitigate the potential impact including looking at vaccines, therapies, and other strategies. Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD, medical director, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), provides some insights on our preparation now and lessons learned from the pandemic.

George Thompson, MD, offers some insights on 2 studies looking at these antifungals in patients with candidemia and invasive candidiasis.

Robert H. Hopkins, Jr, MD, medical director, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) provides an update on incidence rates and virus patterns across different regions of the US.

The federal agency is asking hospitalists and labs to accelerate this process in order to know if they are dealing with avian influenza.

There are high infection rates in this population, but limited opportunities to bring about awareness and education. However, a newer program sponsored by ViiV Healthcare looks to engage these women and bring about a better understanding behind transmission and care.

In the second part of our conversation, Abdulwhab Shremo Msdi, PharmD, discusses using this methodology.

Abdulwhab Shremo Msdi, PharmD, offers insights on its complexities, why institutions have been slower to include this dosing technique, and why clinicians need to consider this approach.

Invivyd announced its product, pemivibart (Pemgarda), has continued to show consistent neutralization for almost 3 years, with no meaningful change to activity.

A survey of this population showed that over a 2 and ½ year period, there was a decrease in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). However, 1% of respondents said they are still dealing with restrictions in their lives.

In a retrospective cohort study, a health system found this form of prophylaxis led to substantial reductions in 2 of 3 sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a mostly male population.

The Louisiana Department of Health announced the news late yesterday, and it is the first death in the US associated with the H5N1 virus.

A novel approach may identify resistance earlier and get patients on a proper course of antifungals sooner.

Older males who had these infections had a statistically significant higher risk for physical and cognitive impairments.

Over a third of respondents in 6 African countries were hesitant to get the vaccine themselves. And for parents, nearly 40% were reluctant to get their children immunized.

The federal health agency stresses the importance of finding the balance between vigilance and enjoying normal activities.

Just 60% received detectable antibodies for 2 FDA-approved vaccines, possibly pointing out a need for additional doses to reach protective levels against disease.

Data detailing antibiotic choice and duration derived from electronic health records improved appropriate therapy use for community-acquired pneumonia.

Sequencing shows differing virus in the hospitalized patient in Louisiana, which the federal agency says is concerning.