Infectious Diseases
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Pandemic has helped clinicians to gain better insight on pernio, expert says
“I don’t think pernio is truly necrotic,” Dr. Lindy P. Fox said. “I think it’s really inflammatory and purpuric.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases took a downturn in September
Other signs of viral activity also dropped as the new school year passed Labor Day.
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Integrase inhibitors and gestational weight gain: Should women worry?
“This weight gain is primarily happening with women who are starting integrase strand transferase inhibitors.”
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC warns of enterovirus strain linked to polio-like condition
The advisory also urged providers to “strongly consider AFM in patients with acute flaccid limb weakness, especially after respiratory illness or...
From the Journals
Post-COVID fatigue, exercise intolerance signal ME/CFS
Of people with persistent fatigue and exertion intolerance following COVID-19, nearly half met the strictest diagnostic criteria for myalgic...
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N.Y. governor declares state disaster emergency to boost polio vaccination
“Do not wait to vaccinate.”
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Congenital cytomegalovirus declined in wake of COVID-19
Racial disparities remained but were lower in the pandemic period, compared with previous prepandemic studies.
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Texas district court allows employers to deny HIV PrEP coverage
"Judge O'Connor has a long history of issuing rulings against the Affordable Care Act and LGBT individuals, and we expect the case to be...
From the Journals
Influenza vaccine may offer much more than flu prevention
“There are some pieces of evidence that suggest influenza vaccination may release anti-inflammatory mediators that can stabilize the atheroma...
From the Journals
Unvaccinated 10 times more likely to be hospitalized for Omicron
Vaccinated, hospitalized patients were more often older and already dealing with other health conditions, a new study finds.
Opinion
AI and reality – diagnosing otitis media is a real challenge
Evaluating a high-resolution photograph taken through an operative scope inserted into the cerumenless ear canal of a sedated, afrebrile child is...