Laurie Saloman

The interconnectedness of many healthcare facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, and long-term acute-care hospitals means a significant chance of multidrug-resistant organism transmission when patients shuttle between facilities.

A plethora of new studies has provided the data needed to evaluate the types of tests, and types of samples collected, in order to make informed recommendations.

Now that men who have sex with men can donate blood after a 3-month waiting period, it’s important to determine whether the rule change is likely to increase the risk of HIV in the blood supply.

COVID-19 is a threat to everyone without immunity, but obese patients fare worse on average.

How can critically ill COVID-19 patients experience immune system “paralysis” when inflammatory processes are in overdrive?

Not all COVID-19 test results are accurate, according to scientists. Because false negatives can result in infectious individuals mingling with others, some researchers advocate multiple tests in order to catch cases that have slipped through the cracks.

A new modeling study reveals that transmission rates decline if people get their results early and quickly notify contacts of potential exposure.

Microcephaly is not the only manifestation of developmental problems after antenatal exposure to the Zika virus. And even infants who appear normal at birth may display differences as they grow.

Although routinely prescribed after surgery, a new meta-analysis of studies on antibiotics and surgery finds there is no need for post-surgery antibiotics if best practices are followed.

An in-depth look at the factors associated with the progression to CDI in colonized patients reveals specific risks that may guide future management of this vulnerable population.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on HIV cure research, but investigators report recent progress and promising pathways nonetheless.

A two-armed vaccine provides an extra layer of protection that could yield positive results against HIV, as well as other infectious diseases.

Sky-high HIV drugs costs are a significant barrier to adherence and our goal of eradicating the virus.

HOPS offers an abundance of data on the evolution of HIV that can guide the management of the disease.

Despite significant levels of inflammation, sickle cell patients run a lower risk of HIV transmission than patients with other anemias.

Tuberculosis is a threat to people living with HIV and finding preventive therapies that don’t cause interactions with antiretrovirals is a priority.

Administration of the HPV vaccine continues to lag behind that of other recommended vaccines. How can providers increase the proportion of adolescents vaccinated against this sexually transmitted virus?

A new study suggests that a homeopathic syrup may be an effective way to rid a child of bothersome cold symptoms.

Satellite images of nighttime lights can improve vaccination coverage in shifting populations.

Weight gain during tuberculosis treatment is an important marker of the restoration of health.

Public-health experts recommend that the seasonal influenza vaccine be available in more non-medical settings in hopes that with increased accessibility, more people will choose to get vaccinated.

The huge economic toll of widespread disease is rarely accounted for when officials set budgets—with the result that countries frequently find their finances in shambles during and after a pandemic.

Researchers say Morgellons disease is associated with Lyme disease, and the colorful filaments protruding from the skin are comprised of keratin and collagen.

Vaccines are generally quite safe, but a recent study of BCG, DTP, and MCV raises concerns that warrant further exploration.

The Georgia HCV Elimination Program, the first of its kind, is being heralded as a model for other countries that face a high rate of HCV infection.

In a recent study, researchers investigated the treatment and prevention of HIV within trauma-informed care.

A team of researchers at the University of California has found that veterans infected with both hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus sought treatment more often than those infected with just one of the viruses.