<ѻý>Pandemic's Impact on Liver Disease in the Spotlight at Liver Meetingѻý> A roundup of news from the AASLD annual meeting Nov 04, 2022
<ѻý>COVID Spread Through Floors, Walls; Infant Pillow Warning; Paul Pelosi Dischargedѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Nov 04, 2022
<ѻý>Malaria Vaccine Candidate 'Impressive' in Phase III Testѻý> R21/Matrix-M showed little difference in efficacy between seasonal, non-seasonal sites Nov 03, 2022
<ѻý>'Concerning' Malaria Surge After Asian Mosquito Invades African Cityѻý> Ethiopia's Dire Dawa hit with 2,400 cases during dry season, when infections are typically rare Nov 02, 2022
<ѻý>Where Will All the Sick Children Go?ѻý> A surge in viral infections among kids is straining hospital capacity across the country Nov 01, 2022
<ѻý>Did My Strong COVID Vax Reaction Give Me Better Immunity?ѻý> As people roll up their sleeves for another booster, here's where the science stands Nov 01, 2022
<ѻý>Monoclonal Antibody Shows Protection Against Malariaѻý> But is intravenous administration going to get in the way? Oct 31, 2022
<ѻý>Southern Hemisphere Data Warn of an Early U.S. Flu Seasonѻý> Chile's experience hints at flu circulation levels higher than at any point during the pandemic Oct 28, 2022
<ѻý>Oral Microbiome Therapy Tied to Low Recurrence of C. Diffѻý> ECOSPOR IV study found low recurrence regardless of the number of prior episodes Oct 27, 2022
<ѻý>Vaccine Candidates for RSV Ward Off Severe Illness in Older Adultsѻý> Trials show upwards of 85% protection against more severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus Oct 26, 2022
<ѻý>The Updated COVID Boosters Could Have Been Betterѻý> From design to implementation, our bivalent shots missed the mark Oct 26, 2022
<ѻý>Start HIV Antiretroviral Therapy ASAP, Experts Urgeѻý> Higher risk of death, serious health issues with delayed therapy, data from START trial suggest Oct 25, 2022
<ѻý>Anti-Inflammatory Agents May Have Role in COVID-19 Pneumoniaѻý> Infliximab and abatacept showed trends for improved outcomes in ACTIV-1 IM trial Oct 25, 2022
<ѻý>A Once-Rejected Antibiotic Equals Standard for Complicated Staph Infectionsѻý> Will non-inferiority data offer a second chance for ceftobiprole at FDA? Oct 24, 2022
<ѻý>Fluticasone Delivery System Reduced Exacerbations of Chronic Rhinosinusitisѻý> Results from two randomized trials show the device also reduced need for antibiotics Oct 24, 2022
<ѻý>Sabizabulin Benefit in Hospitalized COVID Seen Early in Disease Courseѻý> Fewer deaths with microtubule disruptor for patients only needing oxygen via mask or nasal prongs Oct 24, 2022
<ѻý>Novel Siderophore Cephalosporin Nets Promising Results in Tough-to-Treat CRABѻý> PROVE offers real-world data in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Oct 23, 2022
<ѻý>Extra Hep B Vaccine Dose Exceeds Expectations for People With HIVѻý> Seroprotection seen in 100% of participants after three doses of Heplisav-B vaccine Oct 23, 2022
<ѻý>Ivermectin: Still on a Losing Streak as COVID-19 Treatmentѻý> ACTIV-6 trial shows no time-to-recovery benefit with anti-parasitic in mild-to-moderate disease Oct 22, 2022
<ѻý>ACIP Backs Recs for New Pneumococcal Vax in Previously Immunized Adultsѻý> CDC advisors address who should get 20-valent conjugate vaccine after PCV13 Oct 22, 2022
<ѻý>Cutting Unneeded Urine Cultures a Good First Step to Less Antibiotic Useѻý> Hospital consortium reports good results with diagnostic stewardship Oct 21, 2022
<ѻý>How One Children's Hospital Is Confronting a 'Sick Season' Surgeѻý> Doctors at CHOP say kids probably missed out on building immunity due to the pandemic Oct 21, 2022
<ѻý>Oral Microbiome Therapy for Recurrent C. Diff Mostly Holds Up at 6 Monthsѻý> Half as many patients receiving SER-109 experienced recurrences versus placebo group Oct 21, 2022
<ѻý>Engaging in Healthcare May Close Longevity Gap Between Black and White Men With HIVѻý> Starting with HIV testing, men who have sex with men could see gains in life expectancy Oct 21, 2022
<ѻý>U.S. Chickenpox Vaccine Program Led to Near Elimination of the Virusѻý> Cases decreased by 99% in people under 20 after implementation of the two-dose vaccine Oct 20, 2022
<ѻý>Pulmonary Rehab May Benefit Some Patients After Severe COVIDѻý> Small study from India suggests improvements, but larger, longer follow-up studies are needed Oct 20, 2022
<ѻý>Older, Sicker Patients Benefit From ECMO Bridge to Lung Transplantѻý> CHEST session also examined other hot topics in lung transplant Oct 20, 2022
<ѻý>Probiotics in the ICU Linked to Higher Risk of Central Line Infections, Deathѻý> Powder formulations associated with highest risk of infection Oct 19, 2022
<ѻý>U.S. Flu Hospitalization Rates Nearly 80% Higher for Black Adultsѻý> Influenza vaccination rates also consistently lower in some minority groups Oct 18, 2022
<ѻý>Boston University Refutes Claims It Created Deadly New COVID Strainѻý> Media reports misrepresent animal study and misconstrue its findings, expert says Oct 18, 2022
<ѻý>Vaccination Tied to Shorter COVID Illness, Less Viral Sheddingѻý> Study in health workers also affirms milder infections with vaccination during Delta and Omicron Oct 18, 2022
<ѻý>TikTok Traffic on Monkeypox Conspiracy Theories Swelled After WHO's Alertѻý> Over 150 videos featuring conspiracy theories garnered nearly 1.5 million views Oct 18, 2022
<ѻý>Radiographic Lung Changes Common With Pulmonary Long COVID Symptomsѻý> But significant declines in pulmonary, physical function not evident in interim analyses Oct 17, 2022
<ѻý>Flu Is Coming. Or Is It?ѻý> Prepare by encouraging patients to get flu and COVID vaccines Oct 16, 2022
<ѻý>More Harm Reduction, Less Abstinence-Only in COVID Messaging, Experts Sayѻý> "We know that abstinence-only doesn't work in any situation" Oct 12, 2022
<ѻý>What Does the Science Say About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Long COVID?ѻý> Evidence is exceedingly limited, and out-of-pocket costs are high Oct 12, 2022
<ѻý>Long COVID Persists in People With Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infectionѻý> At 1 year, 15% of long COVID patients had ongoing cognitive or respiratory problems or fatigue Oct 10, 2022
<ѻý>FDA OKs Tdap Vaccine for Whooping Cough Protection Before Birthѻý> Boostrix vaccine is to be delivered to the unborn child in the third trimester of pregnancy Oct 07, 2022
<ѻý>Even Intubated COVID Patients Potentially See Vaccine Benefitsѻý> Better survival for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome when fully vaccinated Oct 07, 2022
<ѻý>Breakthrough Monkeypox Cases Seen Weeks After Second Jynneos Doseѻý> However, most post-vaccination cases in at-risk group occurred within 14 days of first dose Oct 05, 2022