Infectious Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs first-in-class HIV therapy for patients with few options
“The availability of new classes of antiretroviral drugs is critical for heavily treatment-experienced patients living with multidrug resistant...
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Holistic HIV care broadens scope to noncommunicable diseases
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COVID-19 disruptions ‘life threatening’ for people with HIV
News
Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
From the Journals
Despite guidelines, children receive opioids and steroids for pneumonia and sinusitis
ED visits were more than four times more likely to result in opioid prescriptions, relative to ambulatory visits, according to an analysis of...
From the Journals
Sepsis readmissions risk linked to residence in a poor neighborhoods
Patients who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods may not have access to healthy food and safe housing.
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Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trials launching in July, expert says
“The good news is that the new coronavirus is relatively stable,” Dr. Paul A. Offit said.
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Daily Recap: Transgender patients turn to DIY treatments; ACIP plans priority vaccine groups
“It’s really striking to see that the number of [primary care] visits has plummeted. Because of our payment structure, that means incomes have...
Commentary
How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.
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ACIP plans priority groups in advance of COVID-19 vaccine
Tiered approach to COVID-19 vaccination builds on pandemic flu framework.
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ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.