<ѻý>Paxlovid May Not Be Associated With Lower Long COVID Risk, Survey Suggestsѻý> One in five of treated with the agent reported rebound COVID symptoms, researchers found Jan 05, 2024
<ѻý>Paul Offit Debunks Florida Surgeon General's Anti-Vax Warningѻý> "It is hard to believe that Dr. Ladapo actually issued that statement," said vaccine expert Jan 05, 2024 video
<ѻý>Neurologic Disabilities Linked to Long COVID Risksѻý> Certain persistent symptoms more likely compared with other COVID patients Jan 04, 2024
<ѻý>Another Outbreak of TB Linked to Contaminated Bone Graftsѻý> Urgent need to improve donor screening and product testing, CDC says Jan 04, 2024
<ѻý>More Hospital Mask Mandates; Ear Wax Cleaning Cameras; Twins Born in Different Yearsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jan 04, 2024
<ѻý>Inpatient COVID-19 Costs Substantially Outpaced Medical Inflationѻý> Hospital costs to treat COVID-19 estimated at a staggering $70 billion Jan 03, 2024
<ѻý>Fauci Faces Questions; Benefits of 'Dry January'; Resort Linked With Legionnairesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jan 03, 2024
<ѻý>Hospitals Often Failed to Switch From IV to Oral Antibiotics in Eligible Patientsѻý> Study shows only 43% of patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections were transitioned Jan 02, 2024
<ѻý>Dulaglutide, Weight Gain, and Smoking Cessation; New Year's Eye Injuriesѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: Doxycycline for STI prevention and the risks of AI in medicine Dec 30, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Here's How Common Long COVID Is in Childrenѻý> 0.67% of kids presenting to the ED for acute infection had post-COVID conditions 1 year later Dec 29, 2023
<ѻý>Bernie Sanders Has COVID; Global Fake Ozempic Problem; Nitazenes, the New Fentanyl?ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 29, 2023
<ѻý>Brain Impairment Persists at Least 18 Months After COVID Hospitalizationѻý> Cognitive dysfunction similar to that seen in other illnesses of comparable severity Dec 28, 2023
<ѻý>Nirsevimab Reduced Hospitalizations for Infants With RSVѻý> Monoclonal antibody is highly effective, but in short supply Dec 27, 2023
<ѻý>Longer Letermovir Prophylaxis Reduced Risk of Cytomegalovirus Infection After HSCTѻý> Randomized study showed extending prophylaxis from 100 to 200 days was effective and safe Dec 27, 2023
<ѻý>Ketamine and Chronic Pain; Ivermectin Lawsuit and Public Health; JN.1 Keeps Growingѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 27, 2023
<ѻý>Pediatric RSV Led to Higher Hospitalization Rates Than Omicron or Fluѻý> Study underscores urgent need to use preventive measures Dec 26, 2023
<ѻý>Hospital Complications Rise After Private Equity Buyoutѻý> Medicare data point to additional reason for concern Dec 26, 2023
<ѻý>Can Residents Flourish? Managing Common Foot and Ankle Conditionsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: Toothbrushing to prevent pneumonia Dec 23, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Gonorrhea, Then and Nowѻý> And when -- if ever -- will resistant super-bugs increase the use of condoms? Dec 22, 2023
<ѻý>CDC Tracks Down Rare, Deadly Bacteria in Mississippi Gulf Regionѻý> Locating the bacteria that causes melioidosis akin to "finding a needle in a haystack" Dec 20, 2023
<ѻý>Antibiotic After Sex No Help in Preventing STIs in Womenѻý> Poor adherence may be to blame in this Kenyan population, researchers say Dec 20, 2023
<ѻý>Masks, Pandemic Gear Ditched; COVID Vocal Cord Paralysis; How Bruce Willis Copedѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 20, 2023
<ѻý>Maternal Flu Shot Protects Infants Against Severe Diseaseѻý> Vaccine effectiveness was better when mom was vaccinated during third trimester Dec 19, 2023
<ѻý>Is There No High-Touch Surface in Hospitals Free of Microbial Contamination?ѻý> Sorry, your precious break room coffeemaker is covered with it -- but regular cleaning helps Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Asthma Attacks Decreased Among Black Patients During the Pandemicѻý> Protective measures may have played a part in reducing respiratory virus exposures Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Sharp Uptick in Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Visits After ACA's Passageѻý> Large database analysis shows room for more HIV testing, prevention Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Toothbrushing Linked to Lower Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumoniaѻý> Brushing also tied to decreased ICU mortality, need for mechanical ventilation Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Shingles Vaccine Reduced Zoster Attacks in Patients With IBDѻý> Patients 50 and older saw benefits with vaccine, except in cases of complicated zoster Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Matthew Perry's Cause of Death; Woman's 'Abuse of a Corpse' Charge; HIV in Girlsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy; Tirzepatide Cessation and Weight Gainѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: newer vaccine technologies in adults Dec 16, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>'Long Flu' Is Real -- But Long COVID Is Worse, Study Showsѻý> Long-term effects from influenza affect the respiratory system, long COVID is multisystemic Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Another Medical Society Turns Up the Heat on MOCѻý> IDSA president pens letter to ABIM, arguing MOC is costly, time-consuming, and ineffective Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Trump's Cognitive Exam; CDC Issues 'Urgent' Vaccination Alert; Plan B Use Doubledѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Low-Dose Intradermal Mpox Vaccine on Par With Subcutaneous Dosingѻý> Antibody titers comparable between the regimens, and similar regardless of HIV status Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Ditch Sterile Gloves When Treating Wounds?ѻý> Meta-analysis suggests nonsterile ones may work just as well in certain settings Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Moderna's mRNA RSV Vaccine Effective in Older Adultsѻý> Whether it provides lasting protection remains to be seen Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>High-Dose Recombinant Flu Vax Offers More Protection for Adults 50 to 64ѻý> Relative benefit was modest, but could provide substantial public health benefit Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>Why Is VEXAS Syndrome Often Fatal? Here's an Answerѻý> New study suggests immunodeficiency is a previously unrecognized feature Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>PA Reprimanded for Secretly Pushing Ivermectinѻý> Matthew Trom, PA, reportedly prescribed the drug without documentation Dec 12, 2023