Infectious Diseases
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TDF preferred in PrEP for Blacks and women, studies indicate
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Shared decision-making aids choice of PrEP
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COVID-19 vaccine standards questioned at FDA advisory meeting
Speakers asked for data showing COVID-19 vaccines can prevent serious illness and urged transparency about the agency’s deliberations for each...
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FDA approves remdesivir, first treatment for COVID-19
The FDA also issued a new EUA for remdesivir allowing treatment of hospitalized pediatric patients younger than 12 weighing at least 3.5 kg.
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Rinse and repeat? Mouthwash might mitigate COVID-19 spread
"I would recommend the use of the rinses on top of wearing mask and social distancing. This could add a layer of protection for yourself and...
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Brazil confirms death of volunteer in COVID-19 vaccine trial
The vaccine was developed by Oxford University and Astra Zeneca.
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COVID-19 antibody response not reduced with diabetes
Findings provide “cautious optimism” that a COVID-19 vaccine would be expected to work as well in people with diabetes as those without.
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Survey: Doctors lonely, burned out in COVID-19
“Many other physicians may be going through versions of what I experienced, and I want to encourage them to get help if they’re feeling stressed,...
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Fauci: Cautious optimism for COVID-19 vaccine by end of 2020
Top health official is “cautiously optimistic” for vaccine distribution before end of year, pending favorable safety and efficacy data.
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Social factors predicted peripartum depressive symptoms in Black women with HIV
Those factors included having low income and experiencing intimate partner violence.