Infectious Diseases
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RSV season has started, and this year could be different
Typically, the CDC considers the start of RSV season to occur when the rate of positive tests for the virus goes above 3% for 2 consecutive weeks...
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New Moderna vaccine to work against recent COVID variant
The FDA is expected to approve the new Moderna shot by early October.
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Long COVID and new migraines: What’s the link?
The mechanism as to how long COVID could manifest migraines is not yet fully understood, but many doctors believe that inflammation caused by the...
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3D-printed meds customize the exact dose for sick children
Researchers hope to print precisely dosed tablets in child-friendly shapes and flavors.
Commentary
The new normal in body temperature
Studies have actually shown that body temperature may be decreasing over time in humans.
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New AI-enhanced bandages poised to transform wound treatment
Someday soon, these paper-thin bandages embedded with miniaturized electronics could monitor the wound healing process in real time, alerting the...
From the Journals
‘Missed opportunities’ for accurate diagnosing of women with vaginitis
Study suggests that clinicians are not engaging the standard of care for testing and diagnosing vaginitis.
Practice Alert
Are you ready for RSV season? There’s a new preventive option
Ahead of this year’s respiratory syncytial virus season, the FDA and ACIP have endorsed a new monoclonal antibody to aid in prevention. Here’s...
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Sepsis too often neglected in hospitals
The agency is making the case that sepsis needs more funding in hospitals that either don’t have the programs or aren’t supporting them with...
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PPIs linked to long-term infection in kids
Experts said the new data show the importance of limiting use of this type of acid suppressant in children.
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One in five men carries high-risk HPV in international study
“Our study draws attention to the high prevalence, ranging from 20% to 30% for HR-HPV in men across most regions, and the need for strengthening...