Sophia Abene is the Assistant Editor for Contagion. You can email her at abenes@mjhlifesciences.com.
Continuous β-Lactam Infusions Show Promise in the Battle Against Sepsis
June 24th 2024Jason Roberts, PhD, discusses insights from the BLING III trial, outlining its study design and primary outcomes. His analysis centers on the clinical benefits of continuous infusions while addressing the complexities of antibiotic administration in critical care. This is part 1 of a 2-part series.
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of June 15-June 21
June 21st 2024FDA approves pneumococcal vaccine V116, Salmonella outbreak linked to a household pet, Japan is currently facing an unprecedented surge in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, and more this week from Contagion.
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FDA Advises Manufacturers to Consider KP2 Strain for COVID-19 Vaccines
June 14th 2024In response to evolving data on SARS-CoV-2 strains and rising COVID-19 cases, the FDA advises vaccine manufacturers to explore incorporating the KP2 strain into the upcoming 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine formula.
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BRII-179 Data Unveils Promising Insights for Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment
June 11th 2024Brii Biosciences presented new data from Phase 2 trials for chronic hepatitis B at EASL Congress 2024, revealing insights into the efficacy of BRII-179 as botha combined therapy and an additional treatment.
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Impact of Live Biotherapeutic Products on Gut Microbiome in Recurrent C difficile Infections
June 11th 2024Presented at DDW 2024 by Ken Blount, the effectiveness of live biotherapeutic products in treating recurrent C difficile infections (rCDI), offering insights into microbiota alteration and prospects for management.
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Understanding COVID-19 Severity with Hospitalization and Mortality based off Age and Demographic
Published: June 10th 2024 | Updated: June 10th 2024Exact estimates of hospitalization and fatality rates for SARS-CoV-2 are rare among populations without previous exposure, particularly within demographic subgroups.
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