Infectious Diseases
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Twice-Yearly PrEP Gives ‘Huge’ 100% Protection
Twice-yearly injections are 100% effective in preventing new infections, according to the final results from the ...
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Study Links Newer Shingles Vaccine to Delayed Dementia Diagnosis
The current study made use of a “natural experiment” in the United States, which switched over from use of the live vaccine to the recombinant...
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Disruptive Sleep Linked to Increased Susceptibility to COVID-19
A meta-analysis found that patients with OSA, insomnia were at higher risk for COVID-19, long COVID, and hospitalization.
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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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How Common Are Life-Threatening Infections In Infants with Pustules, Vesicles?
Among 879 consults, 183 afebrile infants were identified as having presented with pustules, vesicles, and/or bullae.
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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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Summer Is Not Over: Let's Talk About Recreational Water–Associated Illnesses
Infections acquired during recreational water activity can lead to illnesses involving the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system,...
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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.