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Here is a review of the effectiveness of fidaxomicin vs vancomycin for CDI treatment in populations with immunocompromised conditions.

This week learn more about CDC's strategies to reduce waterborne diseases; the US change to a trivalent influenza vaccine; new data for Merck's pneumococcal vaccine; and how PCR testing can influence a patient diagnosis and outcome.

The efficacy of SPIKEVAX from Delta to Omicron protection in pediatric patients.

A cautious approach for now is warranted as well as a need for a randomized clinical trial.

The impact of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing on patient outcomes.

Here is a review of an opportunistic treatment approach to HCV infection in this patient population in a European study and some of the potential challenges in applying it in the United States.

Phase 3 trial evaluates the impact of TCVs in high-risk populations.

Investigators find that bacteremia rarely develops from asymptomatic bacteriuria, and that empiric antibiotic treatment should be reserved for those at risk.

Wireless test kit transforms screening efforts towards combating the virus.

How acute malnutrition undermines Malaria in children under 5 years old.

A large European study looked at a modern-day communication method and its influence on a public health initiative to increase immunizations.

Low-frequency resistant cells in bacterial isolates are challenging to detect and may contribute to unexplained treatment failure.

FDA recalls of specific lots of contaminated products.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute launches the M72/AS01E vaccine in South Africa to combat TB.

The company’s investigational vaccine, V116, is a conjugate vaccine and demonstrated immunogenicity for all 21 serotypes across the studied adult groups.

CDC on enhancing strategies against drinking water diseases.

In the latest issue, Editor-in-Chief Jason Gallagher, PharmD, FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA, BCPS, discusses the continuous antibiotic trade-off of targeted vs broad spectrum therapies and cheap vs expensive options as they relate to UTI treatment.

High efficacy of Nirsevimab in preventing RSV hospitalizations was revealed.

Since changes in vaccine composition can sometimes lead to confusion or misinformation, effective communication is crucial to promote vaccine uptake.

New analysis indicates that children treated at 3 years of age for perinatally acquired HCV will live longer, with less liver morbidity and lower health care costs than if treated at 6 years of age.

Today serves as a reminder to everyone that there are still no diagnostic tests or FDA-approved treatments for the post-viral condition.

A vaccine targeting chronic HBV has entered its first human trial; Saskia Popescu, PhD, on the importance of pandemic preparedness and global health security; a successful phase 2 trial for a C diff treatment leads to the next phase; and more stories this week from Contagion.

Insights from Jacob Teitelbaum MD on Long COVID Awareness Day.

Saskia Popescu PhD, MPH, MA, FAPIC on understanding the emergence of the origin for future pandemic preparedness, promoting global health security, and addressing long-term health impacts.

The antifungal’s designation ensures its market viability and gives the youngest pediatric patients a therapy for health conditions that have been associated with high mortality rates.

A new study shows how correcting misinformation in a certain way can change patients’ attitudes towards vaccination.

Successful phase 2 trial leads to phase 3 trial towards managing C difficile.

An experienced measles clinician offers insights on the increase of incidence rates, preventative measures, and how vitamin A treatment can help those with the disease.