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Nabin K. Shrestha, MD, MPH, evaluates the Cleveland Clinic's Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program, revealing its effectiveness in managing infections while highlighting challenges in monitoring and the impact of infectious disease pharmacists on patient outcomes.
Karine G. Le Roch, PhD, discussed her research on a kalihinol analog that combats drug resistance in malaria, emphasizing the need for innovative treatments in the context of climate change and rising transmission rates.
GS-1720 could offer a weekly dosing option for individuals living with HIV, supported by a good safety profile with no serious adverse events, which has led to the initiation of a Phase 2 study.
The Hawaii Department of Health released a report detailing the alarming link between hepatitis C and premature mortality in the state.
The Gilead capsid inhibitor has been shown to have less adverse events compared to another PrEP, and the company plans to begin regulatory filings for approval before the end of this year.
The study indicates that targeting the sympathetic nervous system could improve CDI management, as a novel multi-target mRNA vaccine was shown to protect mice from lethal doses.
The state's outbreak has reached over 100 confirmed cases among dairy herds, contributing to a national total of 300 outbreaks across 14 states.
In our latest roundtable series, the discussion addressed Long COVID prevalence, underreporting, accurate diagnosis, and emphasized that Long COVID serves as an umbrella term.
Despite evidence of their effectiveness in reducing hospitalization and mortality rates, many older individuals remain untreated, with recent studies highlighting significant disparities in treatment access and adherence.
The vaccine proved a cumulative efficacy of 62.9% against respiratory syncytial virus-related lower respiratory tract disease in older adults over three seasons.
Over the past four years, an investigation across California hospitals has linked ice and water use in clinical settings to potential infections.
The global hepatitis treatment market is more than a financial figure; it is a key area in the effort to combat the silent disease that impacts millions around the world.
More food recalls, including eggs, guacamole, Sriracha, and vegetables, were issued due to health risks from contamination, prompting consumer action nationwide.
Some FDA recalls announced this past week involve various food products, such as veggie straws and sprouts, prompting consumers to remain aware of potential health risks.
Healthcare workers receiving additional COVID-19 vaccine doses had fewer ongoing symptoms, a new test differentiates bacterial from viral infections, CDC reports 10 deaths linked to ongoing listeria outbreak, and more this week from Contagion.
Carter Keller discusses the company's recent $135.2 million contract with BARDA to develop recombinant polyclonal antibody therapies targeting botulinum neurotoxins and an unspecified biothreat, highlighting their innovative approach to address emerging health threats.
Part 2 with James F Cummings, MD, as he discusses the need for a stronger response to emerging variants, the importance of protecting high-risk populations, and the potential to reduce vaccine hesitancy through easier administration.
Part 1 of James F Cummings, MD interview, discusses the trial's goals and highlights the vaccine's potential to generate mucosal immunity, its logistical advantages and ease of administration.
This study highlights fidaxomicin’s advantages over vancomycin, including lower recurrence rates of CDI and higher sustained clinical responses.
Stool antigen testing added to fecal immunochemical testing for colorectal cancer screening resulted in higher participation rates, yet showed no significant differences in gastric cancer incidence or mortality.
This study revealed a significant decline in MSSA and a corresponding rise MRSA, particularly linked to COVID-19 social isolation measures.
Direct penicillin challenges carry a low risk of adverse reactions for individuals with a history of penicillin allergy, with a reaction frequency of only 3.5%.
A single dose of the mRNA-1273.222 vaccine demonstrated strong immune responses against various omicron subvariants and showed a favorable safety profile compared to existing vaccines.
The CDC recommends vaccination for pregnant individuals and the administration of the RSV antibody nirsevimab to infants under eight months.
A new algorithm in mass spectrometry-based peptidomics is making it easier to analyze complex biological data by grouping peptides into clusters.
Study halted due to ineffective results, but the findings still provide valuable insights for future research and improve treatment strategies for those affected by CDI.
Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS underscores the importance of education and global collaboration in antimicrobial stewardship to tackle the escalating threat of AMR, and her takeaways from the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance.
New research highlights a complex relationship between COVID-19 and cognitive function, suggesting that even mild infections can lead to subtle memory and attention deficits lasting at least a year.
The susceptibility of mosquito larvae and pupae to infection via excreta, emphasizes the potential for increased virus persistence within mosquito populations.
Cross-regional strains may spread more effectively in the community, highlighting the need for ongoing molecular surveillance to monitor their prevalence and detect potential changes.
