Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of July 27-August 2
August 3rd 2024Recent analysis suggests that stricter COVID-19 measures could have saved thousands, Danjuma Adda calls for more funding and awareness to tackle viral hepatitis, our second episode of From Pathogen to Infectious Disease podcast, and more this week.
The Evolution of Lenacapavir in HIV Treatment
Published: July 24th 2024 | Updated: July 25th 2024The antiviral began its development as a multidrug-resistant therapy for people with HIV, and has since been studied as PrEP intervention, with many now calling for it to be made widely available for mass distribution.
COVID-19 Impacts: Post-Infection Conditions, Treatment Effectiveness, and Telehealth Trends
July 24th 2024Three studies provide insights into the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of post-COVID conditions among primary care patients, the effectiveness of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment, and declines in primary care visits.