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David Relman, MD, discusses the theoretical issues of "mirror life," how the scientific community could potentially research natural chirality synthetic life, and how mirror molecules may be a way to extract beneficial research from the concept.

This week, individualized training in high-volume transplant care, reassuring data on aluminum vaccine safety, smarter antibiotic stewardship, and more.

Temple first year fellow, Jesse Veisblatt MD, gives some insights on infectious disease consultations and how the unique cases and wide range of pathologies is interesting and keeps the job exciting.

In a continuing trend from the last several years, a record number of families are opting out of vaccines.

Pranita Tamma, MD, MHS, discusses the motivations comparing ceftolozane-tazobactam and ceftazidime-avibactam and findings of one observational study.

Last month, several food products were recalled across the US following routine inspections and contamination concerns involving Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Clostridium botulinum.

The study will examine the switch to the combination of tobevibart and elebsiran in patients not achieving undetectable hepatitis D virus RNA despite bulevirtide treatment.

Two deaths and eight infections in Italy highlight the need for enhanced surveillance, proactive vector control, and cross-border collaboration in Europe and beyond.

Heather Clauss, MD, explains why Temple hires many of its fellows into full-time positions, why it is important for young providers to seek out mentors, and some strategies in learning how to navigate careers early-on.

Epidemiologist Anders Peter Hviid leads research reassuring vaccine safety across autoimmune, allergic, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Study investigators found a therapy designed to treat Celiac disease supported a more rapid return to normal activities for patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

Aaron Mishkin, MD, discusses the prolific transplantation department at Temple University and how the infectious disease team, including the fellows, supports these lifesaving procedures.

Vinay Prasad’s, MD, MPH, short tenure marked by tough regulatory decisions and political pushback; the Trump administration has not yet named a successor for the CBER director role.

Can duration of therapy requirements at the time of antibiotic order entry decrease antibiotic use?

Raven Boone, DO, discusses her experience in the Temple University fellowship program and what she is exposed to in terms of cases and learning opportunities.

How infectious diseases may fuel global instability in a conversation with psychiatrist Robert C. Bransfield, MD.

Unsaturated fats in vegetable oils help reduce inflammation and modulate organ metabolism, leading to decreased ALT, AST, and TBIL levels.

In the second part of her interview, Temple’s Stephanie Spivack, MD, talks about how she works with different specialties at the hospital to help this marginalized population receive the care they need.

Global modeling identifies vertical transmission burden and underscores need for maternal screening policies.

In the second part of an interview with Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH, SM(ASCP), she talks about how the March of Dimes played such a significant role against the disease, how the polio oral vaccine is a singular lesson that can be applied to medical science as a whole, and the understanding of the need to adapt to changing circumstances.

First representative data highlight regional and demographic variations, underscoring the need for enhanced vaccination and targeted interventions.

Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH, SM(ASCP), provides insights on how polio cases rose despite sanitation and hygiene improving as well as Jonas Salk’s and Albert Sabin's approaches to their vaccines' development.

This week, AI speeds antibiotic discovery, Temple’s ID team celebrates tradition, EDs boost Hep C detection, thimerosal exits flu shots, and the pandemic’s silent toll on brain health emerges.

A long-acting HIV-1 capsid inhibitor demonstrates over 99% efficacy, paving the way for expanded access to adults and adolescents across the EU and low-income countries.

Stephanie Spivack, MD, talks about the diverse educational experiences afforded to fellows during their time at Temple University as well as the devoted clinical care that serves the local community.

From predicting viral outbreaks via fungal spores and combating drug-resistant gonorrhea to advancing fungal detection through genomic sequencing and improving antiviral resistance testing for vulnerable patients, and more.

César de la Fuente, PhD, provides insights on the promising work of his lab as they accelerate the speed of finding new antimicrobial molecules.

At ASM Microbe 2025, Pelumi Oladipo discusses E marmotae’s reduced motility, misidentification as E coli, and the diagnostic tools closing the gap.

This comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made the recommendation to remove the vaccine preservative.