Infectious Diseases
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COVID-19 and IPF: Fundamental similarities found
“This biomarker could indicate who is at greatest risk for progressive fibrosis.”
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Researcher revisits ‘03 guidance on monkeypox in pregnant women
Based on data from related viruses like smallpox, monkeypox may be more severe in pregnant women and entail risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes....
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Summer flu, RSV in July, ‘super colds?’
While lack of exposure may partly explain why some viruses become rampant out of season, it’s likely not the only reason.
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Children and COVID: Weekly cases top 95,000, admissions continue to rise
The first children under age 5 years to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have been getting in line again for their second shot.
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COVID skin manifestations vary by type of variant, U.K. study finds
Omicron and Delta COVID-19 skin manifestations differ, according to large U.K. patient survey.
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Doxycycline cuts STI risk in men and trans women having sex with men
“It is time to take action on the data that we have and really think about incorporating it into guidelines and rolling this out in a safe and...
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U.S. clears 786,000 monkeypox vaccine doses for distribution
The HHS and CDC do not control how vaccines are distributed at state and local levels.
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Prolonged remission in patient with HIV may open new avenues to functional cure
“This case opens new avenues in the HIV functional-cure field.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Potentially deadly bacteria detected in U.S. soil
“It is unclear how long the bacteria has been in the environment and where else it might be found in the U.S.”
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Single dose of HPV vaccine is ‘game changer,’ says WHO
“These recommendations will enable more girls and women to be vaccinated and thus preventing them from having cervical cancer and all its...
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To gauge monkeypox spread, researchers eye cases in women
Researchers have recently published guidance on monkeypox for ob.gyns., maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists, and people who are pregnant or...