Infectious Diseases
Opinion
Direct-acting agents cure hepatitis C in children
There now are three direct-acting antiviral agents available to treat HCV in children.
News
CDC expands definition of COVID-19 exposure from ‘close contact’
Four factors associated with higher risk for transmission are the proximity of each encounter, its duration, whether an interaction takes place...
News
FDA approves remdesivir, first treatment for COVID-19
The FDA also issued a new EUA for remdesivir allowing treatment of hospitalized pediatric patients younger than 12 weighing at least 3.5 kg.
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Rinse and repeat? Mouthwash might mitigate COVID-19 spread
"I would recommend the use of the rinses on top of wearing mask and social distancing. This could add a layer of protection for yourself and...
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Brazil confirms death of volunteer in COVID-19 vaccine trial
The vaccine was developed by Oxford University and Astra Zeneca.
Feature
Survey: Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine dips below 50%
Willingness to get such a vaccine has been steadily dropping since April.
Commentary
When the only clinical choices are ‘lose-lose’
The current pandemic has provided innumerable situations that can increase the risk for moral injury, said Dr. Peter Yellowlees.
Feature
Latest week brings 44,000 more children with COVID-19
California has the most cumulative child cases, and Texas has the most deaths.
From the Journals
COVID-19 antibody response not reduced with diabetes
Findings provide “cautious optimism” that a COVID-19 vaccine would be expected to work as well in people with diabetes as those without.
Feature
Survey: Doctors lonely, burned out in COVID-19
“Many other physicians may be going through versions of what I experienced, and I want to encourage them to get help if they’re feeling stressed,...
From the Journals
Low IgA levels associated with increased infection risk in SLE patients
“This is the first dedicated study to examine the relationship between acquired low immunoglobulins and infection risk in adult patients with SLE...