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A recent study suggests that metabolic factors such as hypertension and diabetes were associated with an increased risk of liver fibrosis among patients with metabolic associated fatty liver disease who had hepatitis B virus infection.

Extended infusion of the antibiotics resulted in fewer patients who died, a shorter length of hospitalization, and lower incidence of C difficile.

This study characterized the incidence of serotonin syndrome and identified contributing risk factors with combined medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and linezolid use.

Administered during the Omicron-dominant phase, the vaccine's efficacy was 73.2% in individuals 6 months to 4 years of age.

Why have “long COVID” cases become less frequent and less severe over time?

Although HIV remains a pervasive epidemic, there have been tremendous advancements and progress in HIV prevention, and the work continues.

Ferring’s RBX2660 can be utilized by clinicians for patients with recurrent C diff.

Here is an overview of highly anticipated HIV trial data ViiV Healthcare will share next week at the CROI 2023 conference.

Some chronic hepatitis B patients experienced a dramatic decrease in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Could there be a correlation?

A hospital reviewed both treatments in a real-world clinical setting to determine the effectiveness in preventing early and late recurrences.

Norovirus infections are spiking this season. These are the signs and symptoms associated with America’s leading cause of foodborne illness.

Six respiratory infections are among the most common diagnoses for which antibiotics often are inappropriately prescribed, and new research sheds light on the effects, both in increased risk of adverse events and excess health care costs.

This finding, in addition to published clinical data, suggests VEGF-B signaling may play a significant role in human non-alcoholic fatty liver disease pathophysiology.

Bacterial co-infections with COVID-19 are uncommon, but frequent use of antibiotics has fostered treatment resistance in co-occurring and secondary infections.

The 2023 changes include vaccines for influenza, pneumococcal disease, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and COVID-19.

Spherical hydrogel inhalation for enhanced lung defense (SHIELD) is an investigational inhalable that coats the airways and serves as a physical barrier against COVID-19.

This week's most-read story described healthy lifestyle choices that are proven to decrease the risk of "long COVID."

The antiviral did not modify SARS–CoV-2 RNA clearance, and did not increase the risk of adverse events.

The vaccine even provided significant protection when children had just one dose, investigators found.

After an 18-month study, investigators determined none of the diseases examined were more frequent among the vaccinated than among the non-vaccinated.

A phase 1 trial with the investigational vaccine, TNX-801, for the prevention of mpox and smallpox is expected to start in the second half of 2023.

New research identified the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is essential for hepatitis E to enter cells.

A single-dose of peginterferon lambda demonstrated efficacy in a largely vaccinated cohort and the therapy accelerated clearance of the virus.

Chinese investigators said genome analysis suggests 2 existing Omicron sub-variants, BA52 and BF7, were among the most dominant variants in Beijing.

International research efforts developed recommendations to optimize, control, and validate quantitative viral DNA measurements of chronic hepatitis B in the liver.

Implementing rapid near patient testing (NPT) reduced patient isolation time, length of hospital stay, antibiotic usage, and overall cost.

Infectious disease outbreaks will continue to increase and trying to find strategies to ensure providers are cared for to prevent burnout and shortage staffing is essential if another pandemic arises.

Among male couples, HIV PrEP usage is suboptimal. Lingering stigma may be preventing men who have sex with men from using PrEP, even when in a relationship with an HIV-positive partner.

A prominent researcher offers some insights on this emerging fungal infection.

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD). In observance, we're recapping stories to raise awareness and work toward ending HIV/AIDS disparities in Black communities.