Infectious Diseases
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In RA, tofacitinib shows higher infection rate than TNF inhibitors
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at greater risk for infection if they’re treated with tofacitinib than with a TNFi, researchers reported in...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA authorizes intradermal use of Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox
Intradermal administration will allow providers to get five doses out of a one-dose vial.
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Tobramycin tames infection in bronchiectasis
Chronic P. aeruginosa infection remains a challenge for bronchiectasis patients, and treatment options are limited.
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In one state, pandemic tamped down lice and scabies cases
Cases and prescriptions for scabies and lice in children and adults declined during distancing directives and lockdown in North Carolina.
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Climate change can worsen more than half of infectious diseases
Warming and increased precipitation broadened the range of many pathogens.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Severe illness rising as vaccination effort stalls
New cases continue to climb, but the pace of that increase has slowed.
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HCV reinfection uncommon among people who inject drugs
In a new study, most reinfections occurred within 24 weeks of completing treatment.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria emerging in community settings
“What’s striking about these data is that: ‘Who is the front line, at least in the United States for CRE?’ It’s women, older women.”
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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
“The public health emergency further raises awareness about monkeypox, which will encourage clinicians to test for it.”
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New Omicron COVID boosters coming soon: What to know now
Federal health officials are still hammering out details of guidelines and recommendations of who should get the boosters.
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Should patients undergoing surgical treatment for cervical lesions also receive an HPV vaccination?
“HPV vaccination might reduce the risk of recurrence of CIN, in particular when related to HPV16 or HPV18, in women treated with local excision...