Infectious Diseases
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RSV season has started, and this year could be different
Typically, the CDC considers the start of RSV season to occur when the rate of positive tests for the virus goes above 3% for 2 consecutive weeks...
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New Moderna vaccine to work against recent COVID variant
The FDA is expected to approve the new Moderna shot by early October.
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3D-printed meds customize the exact dose for sick children
Researchers hope to print precisely dosed tablets in child-friendly shapes and flavors.
Commentary
The new normal in body temperature
Studies have actually shown that body temperature may be decreasing over time in humans.
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New AI-enhanced bandages poised to transform wound treatment
Someday soon, these paper-thin bandages embedded with miniaturized electronics could monitor the wound healing process in real time, alerting the...
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PPIs linked to long-term infection in kids
Experts said the new data show the importance of limiting use of this type of acid suppressant in children.
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One in five men carries high-risk HPV in international study
“Our study draws attention to the high prevalence, ranging from 20% to 30% for HR-HPV in men across most regions, and the need for strengthening...
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How to optimize in-hospital antimicrobial prescribing?
Variability in antimicrobial prescribing among hospital-based physicians is not associated with patient characteristics or clinical outcomes, data...
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New RSV shot is a monoclonal antibody, not a vaccine
Monoclonal antibodies are often used for treatment rather than prevention.
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for pregnancy
The vaccine can be given between weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy and is designed to protect infants from the virus from birth to 6 months of age.
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CDC tracking new COVID strain
“More data are needed to understand this COVID-19 variant and the extent of its spread, but the number of mutations warrants attention.”