Infectious Diseases
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Gene Tests Could Predict if a Drug Will Work for a Patient
Pharmacogenetics could help physicians determine which patients would and would not benefit from medications.
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Could a Fungal Infection Cause a Future Pandemic?
Fungal infections are generally not passed between individuals and immunocompetence makes most infections unlikely, but multidrug resistance could...
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Hold the antianaerobics in the ICU whenever possible
Empiric use of anti-anaerobic antibiotics haw been consistently associated with worse outcomes in patients with sepsis.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
HPAI A (H5N1) infection should be considered in people who show signs and symptoms of acute respiratory illness, including conjunctivitis, who...
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New mRNA Vaccines in Development for Cancer and Infections
Different forms and designations of mRNA vaccines are used, depending on the application and desired effect.
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COVID Vaccines and New-Onset Seizures: New Data
There was no statistically significant difference in risk for seizures among vaccinated individuals vs placebo recipients.
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Avian Flu Threat Still Low and Vaccine Measures Are Ready
In spite of transmission to a human in early April, risk of avian flu remains low for the public, say authorities.
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Menopause, RSV, and More: 4 New Meds to Know
New treatments have been approved to treat conditions including GERD, depression, RSV vaccines, and hot flashes with menopause.
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4 Years In, a Sobering Look at Long COVID Progress
Long COVID is still a disease diagnosed by figuring out what a patient does not have. Symptom management is the only treatment now.
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Antibiotics of Little Benefit in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
“Patients had unrealistic expectations regarding the duration of LRTI and the effect of antibiotics, which should be the target of antibiotic...