Infectious Diseases
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The antimicrobial peptide that even Pharma can love
Faster wound healing comes in waves, and a cancer drug that eats bugs.
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CDC: Drug-resistant ringworm reported in New York
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A healthy 36-year-old female presented with 4 days of itchy lesions on the right upper extremity
The patient had no systemic symptoms, but did have mild lymphadenopathy.
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Boys may carry the weight, or overweight, of adults’ infertility
Plus: The promise of fecal beads and the air of sleep-dieting.
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COVID-19 and psoriasis: Is there a link?
“Infection with COVID-19 has been associated with flares of guttate and pustular psoriasis, and even psoriasis that affects 100% of the skin.”
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults
Older adults with underlying health conditions, such as lung or heart disease, are at high risk for severe disease.
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White House to end COVID vaccine mandate for federal workers
The requirement will be lifted at the end of the day on May 11, which is also when the federal public health emergency declaration ends.
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FMT in a pill: FDA approves second product to prevent C. diff recurrence
Clinicians now have two approved options for recurrent infections after antibiotic treatment.
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Long COVID mobile monitoring study hunts for answers
Researchers plan to use mobile monitoring devices in the federally-funded RECOVER Initiative to provide doctors and patients with a wealth of...
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Dried blood spot test validated for HIV, hep B, and hep C
“This method is particularly useful in high-risk settings such as homeless shelters, drug rehabilitation centers, and prisons, where ... it can be...
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CDC backs FDA’s call for second COVID booster for those at high risk
The agency is following the recommendations made by its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).