December 1st 2023
Therapy development, management improvements, and public health initiatives have all helped to change the trajectory of health outcomes for many, but still millions of people remain behind and are not in the continuum of care.
Understanding the Risk of Infection Associated With Neutrophils and Alcohol-Related Hepatitis
October 24th 2023With increased neutrophils during alcohol-related hepatitis, patients experience an increased risk of infection due to the impaired function of the neutrophils. A new study looks to uncover the mechanisms for which this hepatitis impacts the body.
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This Week's Infectious Disease News
October 22nd 2023This week's news included a new study that showed the association with Epstein-Barr virus reactivation and sets the need for an antiviral clinical trial with cardiopulmonary exercise testing as an endpoint; a clinician weighs in on the limited use of novel, gram-negative antibiotics; and the discussion around increasing hepatitis C testing for the pediatric population.
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2 Year Data on Lenacapavir Reinforces Clinical Profile for Adults With Multi-Drug Resistant HIV
October 21st 2023The antiretroviral, lenacapavir (Sunlenca 463.5 mg/1.5 mL injection), had reported resistance in only a minority of study participants according to the latest findings released at a conference.
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The Impact on Non-Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease With Previous Hepatitis Infections
October 3rd 2023A study highlights that viral infections can accelerate the progression of NAFLD to more severe conditions like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these complex relationships.
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