Infectious Diseases
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Spesolimab speeds lesion clearance in generalized pustular psoriasis
Patients treated with intravenous spesolimab showed significant clearance, but also susceptibility to infections.
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Bamlanivimab’s effects in COVID-19 depend on antibodies
Bamlanivimab was more effective in hospitalized COVID-19 patients without endogenous neutralizing antibodies.
Case Letter
Blastomycosislike Pyoderma: Verrucous Hyperpigmented Plaques on the Pretibial Shins
Blastomycosislike pyoderma is a rare condition secondary to bacterial infection, but as the name suggests, it also can resemble cutaneous...
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COVID cases spike as questions remain about Omicron’s threat
The Omicron variant has been detected in at least 39 states and 75 countries, according to CDC director Rochelle Walensky, MD.
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COVID-19 asymptomatic infection rate remains high
“It is important to know the asymptomatic carrier rate among the general population for the future control of [the] pandemic,” said Dr. Setu...
Case Reports
Widespread Necrotizing Purpura and Lucio Phenomenon as the First Diagnostic Presentation of Diffuse Nonnodular Lepromatous Leprosy
Leprosy is a great mimicker of many connective tissue diseases, including vasculitis.
Feature
AHA challenges diet doctor’s study alleging COVID vax risks
The association attached an ‘expression of concern’ to an abstract with controversial claims about the safety of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines that...
Original Research
Proper Use and Compliance of Facial Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study of Hospitals in New York City
The impact of mask compliance is particularly important in New York City (NYC) because of the burden of COVID-19 and at-risk demographics. We...
Case Reports
Pityriasis Rosea Associated With COVID-19 Vaccination: A Common Rash Following Administration of a Novel Vaccine
We report a clinically typical case of pityriasis rosea that developed following COVID-19 vaccination.
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Seven legal risks of promoting unproven COVID-19 treatments
Depending on the facts, a physician or other health care professional could be charged with reckless endangerment, criminal negligence, or...
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Big drop in U.S. cervical cancer rates, mortality in younger women
This analysis lines up with previous evidence from U.S. epidemiologic data.