Infectious Diseases
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Porcine virus a suspect in man’s death after pig heart transplant
That PCMV escaped detection before the operation “could now factor into some people’s questions over whether the experiment should have taken...
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Nasal microbiota show promise as polyp predictor
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Autoantibodies may underpin clotting effects of COVID-19
Researchers discovered “rogue” antibodies associated with clotting and inflammation in severe COVID-19.
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Ear tubes not recommended for recurrent AOM without effusion, ENTs maintain
Guideline update reaffirms importance of attention to at-risk children with otitis media with effusion.
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Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than other COVID variants
The study found that the variants had more resistance to ethanol than the original strain of COVID.
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Antimicrobial resistance linked to 1.2 million global deaths in 2019
“Antibiotic resistance is placing pressure on health care systems and leading to significant health loss,” said Dr. Kevin Ikuta.
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Appendectomy or antibiotics? Large trial helps decision-making
The surprise was the lack of an association between appendectomy and factors often presumed to be consistent with more severe appendicitis.
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HIV+ patients get good outcomes after kidney or liver transplant
New research further supports the inclusion of people with HIV in transplant resource allocation.
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Appendicitis: Up-front antibiotics OK in select patients
If uncomplicated appendicitis is confirmed, three different guidelines now support the role of an antibiotics-first approach.
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New data on rare myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination
Most adolescents and young adults recover quickly from the rare complication of myocarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, a new study shows...
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AHA challenges diet doctor’s study alleging COVID vax risks
The association attached an ‘expression of concern’ to an abstract with controversial claims about the safety of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines that...