Infectious Diseases
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Study Detects Bacteria in Tattoo, Permanent Makeup Inks
Of the 75 ink samples tested, 26 were contaminated with 34 bacterial isolates classified into 14 genera and 22 species.
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Flu May Increase MI Risk Sixfold, More If No CVD History
Flu may increase risk for MI short term, especially for patients with no CV disease, study confirms.
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Long COVID & Chronic Fatigue: The Similarities are Uncanny
“Improving mitochondrial health may be one way to restore normal functioning among people with long COVID, and by extension CFS.”
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What Are the Ethics of Sex and Romance for Older Adults in Nursing Homes?
Older adults should be counseled on STIs, and relationships should be between competent adults, ethicist says.
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New Mid-Year Vaccine Recommendations From ACIP
New recommendations and or new vaccinations are available for RSV, COVID, pneumococcal disease, and flu.
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How Has the RSV Season Changed Since the Pandemic Began?
Studies point to changes in the peak months of RSV infection, rates of oxygen therapy, ICU admission post-pandemic.
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No HIV Infections After Twice-a-Year PrEP
“This is a discrete option. People were very excited about the privacy and not having to take daily pills.”
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Specific Antipsychotics Linked to Increased Pneumonia Risk
Only the use of antipsychotics with high anticholinergic potency was associated with pneumonia risk.
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Cold or Flu Virus May Trigger Relapse of Long COVID
Viral persistence may be behind cases of patients who had recurrence of long COVID after cold, flu, and COVID reinfection.
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Could Tuberculosis Medication Management Be as Simple as Monitoring Sweat?
Finger sweat may offer noninvasive option to evaluate adherence to TB medication regimen, needed for effective treatment.
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Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotics for Conjunctivitis
Study: Additional antibiotics or follow-up care was uncommon in pink eye, suggesting initial antibiotics may not be needed.