Reduced childhood immunizations because of personal beliefs and fears, and the quarantine's effect, along with a lack of knowledge about transmissibility and the seriousness of measles are causing unnecessary suffering and danger to people, especially in children.
Novavax's Robert Walker, MD emphasizes protective health strategies highlighting the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for hypertensive individuals.
Over 1 billion people are estimated to be affected by 20 conditions of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), though they are often unheard of by many. Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC, delves into 5 of these diseases and discusses efforts to stop their spread.
With today's vote, the federal agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is now recommending people 65 years of age and older get 1 more dose of the 2023-2024 formula of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Promising oral antibiotic candidate for the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea
New insights challenge assumptions on SARS-CoV-2 immunity duration.
Study exposes the adherence gap in HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy among people who inject drugs.
A new paper outlines how these variables can be connected to create situations where patients get less-than-optimal outcomes.
Trial demonstrates promising results for oral treatment towards the disease's vector.
The new indication for bictegravir 50 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets, B/F/TAF (Biktarvy) is for patients with suppressed viral loads, pre-existing resistance.
A rise in cases of the waterborne pathogen.
Shionogi’s investigational therapy, ensitrelvir, demonstrated a median time-to-symptom resolution of approximately 1 day shorter in the antiviral group versus placebo.
The American Gastroenterological Association recommends fecal microbiota-based therapies for recurrent or severe C difficile infections and other gastrointestinal issues.
Participants of a recent study who experienced more daily cognitive symptoms had a greater likelihood of reporting moderate interference with functioning, less likelihood of full-time employment, and greater severity of depressive symptoms.
Cefepime-enmetazobactam (Exblifep, Orchid Pharma) was given the federal nod for the indication of treating complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) in adults.
The federal agency did not request further trials for the investigational therapy, cefepime-taniborbactam, but wanted more information about its chemistry, manufacturing, and controls.
CDC reveals trends in M pneumoniae infections before, during, and after the pandemic.
Shortage in hepatitis b virus (HBV) clinical trials within the WHO African region.
Innovative treatments, challenging prevention, and impact of climate change.
The federal government is working to provide greater access to testing and treatment.
Phase 3 study shows ART treatment in maintaining viral load suppression
The mRNA-1647 vaccine demonstrated approximately a 50% efficacy against human cytomegalovirus (HCMV).
Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, discusses 3 uncommon yet highly infectious eye diseases, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment and preventative measures.
New review article outlines the evidence and future work that needs to be done with regards to doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP).
Study compares immune responses in cancer vs. non-cancer patients.
Accessibility to direct-acting antivirals affecting low and middle-income countries.
A clinician reviews the literature and offers some insights on the role of this antibiotic in bone, joint, and hardware infections.
CDC is advocating for the adoption of alternative antimicrobial agents.
Investigators recently noted that despite a decrease in adolescent hospital visits during the height of the pandemic, there was an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in this population group.
Results highlight the benefit of achieving sustained virological response with DAAs for decreasing patients’ risk of carotid atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease, especially among those with severe fibrosis.
