Infectious Diseases
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United States adds nearly 74,000 more children with COVID-19
New weekly high in pediatric cases seen for the second consecutive week.
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Infectious disease is an increasing threat from climate change
Shifts in infectious disease patterns caused by climate change need to be on your radar.
Original Research
A high proportion of SARS-CoV-2–infected university students are asymptomatic
Many individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 never become symptomatic. In a South Korean study, these infected individuals remained asymptomatic for...
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Pfizer vaccine data show 90% efficacy in early results
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Methotrexate users need tuberculosis tests in high-TB areas
Those taking corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants are at particularly high risk, a systematic review of literature finds.
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Aging with HIV adds to comorbidity burden
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Biometric changes on fitness trackers, smartwatches detect COVID-19
Adding passively monitored physiologic data from wearable devices to self-reported symptom data enhances an app’s ability to discriminate between...
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Black patients less likely to receive H. pylori eradication testing
This disparity may exacerbate the already increased burden of H. pylori infection and gastric cancer among Black individuals.
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COVID-19: U.S. sets new weekly high in children
“Heightened wave of infections” brings nearly 200,000 more child cases in October.
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OTC topical ivermectin lotion earns FDA approval for head lice
The drug is approved only for treating head lice, and should be used on the scalp and dry hair.
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Hospitalists are natural leaders in the COVID-19 battle
Hospitalists have played leading roles in their health systems’ response to the pandemic.