Infectious Diseases
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COVID vaccine tested in people shows early promise
The vaccine is among hundreds being tested worldwide to try to halt the pandemic.
Applied Evidence
It’s time to rethink your approach to C diff infection
Metronidazole is no longer the drug of choice for first-line therapy. And fecal microbiota transplantation has proven effective for certain...
Conference Coverage
Schools can reopen safely with precautions, experts say
For many children, the benefits of in-person school likely outweigh the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission if safety precautions are followed.
Feature
Why doctors keep monitoring kids who recover from mysterious COVID-linked illness
When Israel Shippy had MIS-C, his mother said there was nothing she could do to make him comfortable.
Latest News
Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
These drugs increase the risk for enteric infections, including infection by SARS-CoV-1.
From the Journals
Zika virus syndrome may adversely affect children normocephalic at birth
Commentary
COVID-19: A primary care perspective
Continued education, cooperation, and adaptation will be needed in the months ahead.
Latest News
COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months
“Persistent symptoms are much worse for COVID patients than flu patients,” said Dr. Zijian Chen.
Feature
Six snags docs hit when seeing patients again
Avoiding some of these may help ease the transition to seeing more patients.
Opinion
Wave, surge, or tsunami
Predictive models for COVID-19 have strengths and weaknesses and none are perfect.
From the Journals
About one-third of older Americans receive shingles vaccine
“People over age 50 who have had chickenpox have a one third chance over...