Infectious Diseases
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GERD linked to increased risk of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease
Gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease was tied to increased risk of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease.
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Continued monkeypox spread can lead to viral mutations
Experts are urging the public to continue efforts to stanch the spread of the virus.
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Limiting antibiotic overprescription in pandemics: New guidelines
The COVID-19 pandemic brought an alarming increase in antimicrobial resistance in hospitals, with infections and deaths caused by resistant...
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Hep C, HIV coinfection tied to higher MI risk with age
“Clinicians providing health care to people with HIV should know their patients’ HCV status and provide support regarding HCV treatment and ways...
Opinion
Polio in 2022: Some concerns but vaccine still works
Regardless of the era in which one got polio vaccine, vaccine protection appears to persist indefinitely after three doses.
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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...
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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.”
Case Reports
Catheter-Directed Retrieval of an Infected Fragment in a Vietnam War Veteran
A veteran sustained a shrapnel injury to his left lower abdomen while serving in the Vietnam War, and nearly 50 years later presented with a...
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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...