
Rebecca Bromley-Dulfano, MS, says expanding access to home testing and virtual care is key to closing racial gaps in treatment.
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Rebecca Bromley-Dulfano, MS, says expanding access to home testing and virtual care is key to closing racial gaps in treatment.

HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute director discusses PrEP access, insurer compliance, and challenges ahead following the landmark decision.

Six health organizations and a physician challenge the legality of rescinded vaccine recommendations and dismissal of federal advisory members.

Grace Kulik, PT, DPT, discusses key risk factors and the role of inflammation, ART, and screening in preserving mobility among aging individuals with HIV.

This week, Moderna’s mRNA-1010 flu vaccine showed strong phase 3 results, new research reveals that FMT may fail due to functional mismatches between donor microbes and the recipient’s gut, and more.

Significant short-term impact of MDA with dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine plus primaquine in a moderate-to-low transmission setting, highlighting the need for full seasonal coverage and community engagement to sustain gains.

In Part 2, Anna Seekatz, PhD and PhD candidate Sophie Millard highlight the need for precision microbial therapies tailored to host-specific gut environments.

Clemson University researchers Anna Seekatz, PhD, and PhD candidate Sophie Millard uncover how functional mismatches between donor microbes and recipient gut environments could limit the success of microbiome-based therapies.

Findings from a multicenter US study confirm that RBL is a safe and effective microbiota-based therapy with sustained remission in a high-risk population with comorbidities.

Vaccine candidate demonstrates 26.6% higher relative efficacy in adults 50 and older, with strong protection across flu strains.

Findings from recent studies published in BMC Gastroenterology highlight practical diagnostic tools and novel therapeutic strategies to improve management of chronic hepatitis B.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report underscores need for improved surveillance, donor screening, and public awareness as rare WNV strain emerges and Powassan virus cases hit new high.

Several companies nationwide, with FDA oversight, recalled food products due to potential bacterial contamination, issuing consumer warnings to prevent foodborne illness.

This week, the ACIP recommends clesrovimab for RSV protection in infants under 8 months without maternal immunity, ASM Microbe talk urges for creative funding solutions amid federal freezes to sustain research and careers, and more.

6–3 ruling preserves no-cost insurance coverage for preventive services such as HIV PrEP, contraceptives, and screenings.

Ep 1, Part 4 of 4, Robert C Bransfield, MD, continues to share how vector-borne infections may trigger psychiatric symptoms not through direct brain infection, but by disrupting immune signaling and gene expression.

A retrospective study finds no significant difference in treatment failure between patients with obesity and those without.

John Rex, MD, FACP, discusses the promise, precision, and challenges of this first-in-class antifungal following phase 2b trial results.

Dual ACIP votes endorse RSV antibody protection for infants and expand no-cost access through the Vaccines for Children program.

New epidemiologic data, vaccine effectiveness, and safety assessments guide a move from universal to targeted vaccination recommendations for the 2025–26 season.

More than 80% of patients had drug-related problems, highlighting the need for inpatient antiretroviral stewardship.

New longitudinal study findings suggest booster vaccination may not be necessary despite declining antibody levels.

Application of GBD methods reveals substantial RSV-attributable hospitalizations and informs vaccine and surveillance strategies.

Single-dose, nonvaccine antiviral shows significant seasonal prophylactic efficacy and favorable safety profile in over 5000 healthy adults.

At ASM Microbe 2025, a Puerto Rico study linked increased fungal spore concentrations to rises in viral respiratory infections, suggesting potential early warning utility.

FDA and CDC warn consumers as recalled heat-and-eat meals sold at Kroger and Walmart are tied to multiple hospitalizations, one pregnancy loss, and ongoing risks.

At ASM Microbe 2025, a cross-sectional study highlighted Burkholderia cepacia dominance, widespread antibiotic resistance, and key risk factors, including invasive device use and patient demographics.

At ASM Microbe 2025, researchers underscored the role of NAAT in outpatient CDI diagnosis and raised concerns over PPI-related risk in older, health care–associated cases.

A study presented at ASM Microbe 2025 questions the clinical value of adding enzyme immunoassays to PCR-based CDI diagnostics amid sensitivity concerns.

Presented at ASM Microbe 2025, a bioinformatics study highlights 9 human miRNAs capable of binding and potentially inhibiting both hepatitis C and bovine viral diarrhea viruses.