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Timmy Do, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, presents case series at MAD-ID 2025 on investigational therapies following tecovirimat failure.

At MAD-ID 2025, Cadhan McFadden presents data from a multidisciplinary ambulatory care project using PEN-FAST scoring and oral challenges to improve antibiotic access and accuracy.

At MAD-ID 2025, Elizabeth Dodds Ashley, PharmD, MHS, explains how NHSN’s Antibiotic Resistance Option is shaping stewardship and clinical decision-making.

At MAD-ID, Timothy Aungst, PharmD, outlines the role of artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making, curriculum design, and infectious disease practice.

Ep 1, Part 2 of 4, insights from Robert Bransfield, MD's research on the immune system’s role in psychiatric disorders.

Following a positive safety review, Vaxart advances its needle-free, room-temperature stable oral vaccine candidate with government-backed funding and a year-long follow-up study.

Ep 1, Part 1 of 4: Robert Bransfield, MD, introduces his understanding of how infectious diseases may trigger or worsen psychiatric disorders through genetics, immune response, and environmental factors.

The state reported 3123 cases, a significant jump from 2024's 1011 cases in the same period, with experts citing environmental factors.

Jyothi N Purushotham, PhD, and Holly L Lutz, PhD, call for integrated immunological and ecological strategies to counter fast-evolving viral threats.

Alexander Laurenson presents T-cell-focused tool at the 2025 Vaccinology Conference using data from 18 countries and 748 HLA alleles to address immune diversity in Africa.

New meta-analysis at the 2025 vaccinology conference highlights the efficacy of maternal RSV vaccines, with calls for enhanced monitoring following safety issues with one candidate

SOF/VEL cured 98.9% of 7,027 hepatitis C cases globally, and peptide-decorated liposomes improved antifungal delivery against Candida species, and more

More than 80% of adults support COVID-19 vaccination, but hesitancy linked to side effects, geopolitics, and misinformation remains a challenge, says lead researcher Mahmud Sheku, MPH, MSc.

Zandraetta Tims-Cook, MD, MPH, highlights the need for inclusive HIV prevention strategies and discusses the potential of long-acting injectable PrEP in improving care and reducing disparities.

Posaconazole-loaded liposomes decorated with penetratin show up to 1300 times increased efficacy against biofilm formation and reduce fungal burden by 60% in murine models.

As therapies that impact the immune system become more common, patients are living longer but with increased susceptibility to infections, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and emerging diseases.

Therapeutic vaccines GS-2829 and GS-6779 demonstrate immune responses and strong safety profile, showing potential to contribute to global hepatitis B elimination efforts.

Multinational real-world analysis underscores the effectiveness of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) across diverse populations and highlights the need for timely treatment initiation to improve patient outcomes.

Paul Feuerstadt, MD, discusses the safe and effective use of RBL in preventing C difficile recurrence with positive physician feedback and high patient benefit

75% effectiveness of RSV vaccines in adults aged 60 and older, along with key safety considerations and broadened recommendations for high-risk groups.

Phase 3 data link gut microbiome shifts to better mental health outcomes in patients treated with fecal microbiota, live-jslm.

Vibrant Wellness’ Jason Barker, ND, outlines prevention measures, diagnostic red flags, and advances in multiplex testing for tick-borne diseases.

LA County confirms 165 cases since 2024 with 29 in 2025 alone, including individuals without known risk factors.

Jennifer Cohn, MD, MPH, calls for better data, drug access, and care tracking to address gaps in treatment.

Jason Barker, ND, explains how in-house technology delivers highly sensitive specific and early detection of Borrelia infections and co-infections helping patients receive faster diagnosis and treatment

Michigan dairy worker's infection is linked to widespread H5N1 outbreaks, as new findings suggest increased transmission risk and moderate disease in mammals.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates backyard poultry-linked outbreak across 6 states, while FDA issues tomato recall over separate contamination concerns.

US outbreaks account for 93% of cases, North Dakota sees first case since 2011, and the Americas Region reports over 2,300 infections.

Jason Barker, ND, details how Vibrant’s platform raises diagnostic sensitivity from 63% to 100%, ensuring more accurate detection and faster treatment for Lyme disease and tick-borne infections.

Three different studies reveal blood signatures linked to symptoms, immune pathways tied to lung damage, and the efficacy of cognitive training for brain fog.