Infectious Diseases
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New Contraindications to Coadministration of Atazanavir
The HIV medication has a host of new contraindications and drug interaction warnings.
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Vaccine Against Urinary Tract Infections in Development
The oral vaccine includes a suspension of whole heat-inactivated bacteria.
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FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Uncomplicated UTIs
Pivmecillinam is intended to treat UTIs caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus...
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Primary Care Shortage Reshaping How Patients Seek Care
While retail clinics, urgent care, and telehealth help close the gap in acute needs they are not medical homes.
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Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Plus HIV Ups Risk for CVD but Not Liver Disease
Compared with MASLD without HIV, the overall 5-year survival was significantly lower in MASLD with HIV, likely becuase of comorbidities.
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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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Hepatitis Kills 3500 People Each Day, Says WHO
WHO’s World Hepatitis Summit finds that diagnosis and treatments have improved, yet testing and utilized therapies have stalled.
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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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Ocular Microbiome May Be Dry Eye Culprit
Study authors propose that the metabolites of Acinetobacter species, which are more common in dry eyes, contribute to the condition.
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Vaccine ‘Will Not Curb’ Dengue Epidemic, Says PAHO
The most important actions to take in addition to vaccination are field operations, vector control, prevention, and education.
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FDA Approves AI Diagnostic Tool for Early Sepsis Detection
Using both biomarkers and clinical data with the assistance of AI, the Sepsis ImmunoScore helps assess the risk for the presence of or progression...