Infectious Diseases
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COVID-19 in children: Weekly cases trending downward
Guidelines
Updated USPSTF HBV screening recommendation may be a ‘lost opportunity’
The recommendation defines risk groups more narrowly than the CDC, AASLD, and some research suggests risk-based screening is ineffective for...
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Cloth masks provide inferior protection vs. medical masks, suggests evidence review
If cloth masks are used during PPE shortages, pairing them with plastic face shields may offer additional protection.
From the Journals
Risk of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer linked to number of oral sex partners
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No increase seen in children’s cumulative COVID-19 burden
New cases were down for the last week of 2020, American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association report.
Practice Alert Podcast
COVID-19 vaccines: The rollout, the risks, and the reason to still wear a mask
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt provides practical insights on the rollout of the 2 coronavirus 2019 vaccines that have been approved for emergency...
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Many health plans now must cover full cost of expensive HIV prevention drugs
Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services that receive an “A” or “B” rating by a task force group of medical experts in prevention and...
From the Journals
Bariatric surgery might reduce severity of COVID-19 infection
“Patients after bariatric surgery become significantly healthier and can fight the virus better.”
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New pediatric cases down as U.S. tops 2 million children with COVID-19
Conference Coverage
HPV vaccine appears effective for treating warts, particularly in children
The recently published and updated evidence of a benefit from treatment comes from a systematic literature review.
Conference Coverage
Getting closer to a lifesaving RSV vaccine
A variety of RSV vaccines currently are in development, offering hope that an effective vaccine soon may be approved.