Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Prophylactic anticoagulation tied to lower death rate in COVID
Prophylactic use of low-dose anticoagulation to prevent venous thromboembolism was associated with reduced 60-day mortality in patients...
From the Journals
U.S., international MIS-C studies yield disparate results
The two real-world observational studies were published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Photo Rounds
Foot rash and joint pain
An untreated infection led to a series of unusual signs and symptoms that included difficulty walking.
Latest News
Giving flu and COVID-19 shots at same time appears safe, effective: Study
“It’s a small study, but it’s certainly encouraging to know that there didn’t seem to be a big decrease in immunogenicity either way and the...
Conference Coverage
Prediction rule identifies low infection risk in febrile infants
Study validates clinical prediction rule derived by the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network.
Feature
As new cases fall, U.S. passes 4 million children with COVID-19
CDC data suggest that vaccination has already slowed among children aged 12-15 years.
From the Journals
Third COVID-19 vaccine dose helped some transplant recipients
All of those with low titers before the third dose had high titers after receiving the extra shot, in case series.
News
Infections in infants: An update
Among newer tests developed, a negative procalcitonin has the highest negative predictive value.
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COVID-19 death toll higher for international medical graduates
These individuals are more likely to work in places where the incidence of COVID-19 is high and in facilities with fewer resources, according to...
From the Journals
More evidence links COVID vaccines to rare cases of myocarditis in youth
The side effect seems to be more common in teen boys and young men than in older adults and women.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Updates in clinical practice guidelines for Lyme disease
Diagnosing Lyme disease is often difficult, but there is good evidence that submitting a removed tick for identification is good practice.