Infectious Diseases
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Flu, other common viruses linked to neurologic disease
Researchers found 22 links between viruses and common neurological conditions often seen in older people.
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FDA wants annual COVID boosters, just like annual flu shots
The booster’s formulation would be selected in June targeting the most threatening COVID-19 strains.
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Mpox: Dermatology registry data pinpoints unique signs
Skin lesions are more likely to precede systemic illness, and overall lesion numbers are lower.
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Highly anticipated HIV vaccine fails in large trial
The vaccine had been in development since 2019 and was given to 3,900 study participants through October 2022.
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Is it time for yet another COVID booster? It’s complicated
Would getting a sixth COVID-19 shot even be enough, or would it be too much?
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Best estimates made for hydroxychloroquine retinopathy risk
Hydroxychloroquine dosing and retinopathy risk have long been a concern with its use. A new, comprehensive study finds that retinopathy diagnosis...
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The Safety and Efficacy of AUC/MIC-Guided vs Trough-Guided Vancomycin Monitoring Among Veterans
Vancomycin is a commonly used antibiotic for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureu s (MRSA), which requires therap...
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Long COVID comes into focus, showing older patients fare worse
The findings of new research help define long COVID, according to the investigators.
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Kaposi’s sarcoma: Antiretroviral-related improvements in survival measured
From 2004 to 2018, patients with HIV had lower 1- and 2-year overall survival rates than those of the uninfected.
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New Omicron subvariant is ‘crazy infectious,’ COVID expert warns
‘All the things that have protected you for the past couple of years, I don’t think are going to protect you against this new crop of variants,’...