Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
What length antibiotic course for prostatitis?
“Cystitis in men that does not affect the prostate is rare and should be classed as a complicated infection.”
Latest News
Flu hospitalizations drop amid signs of an early peak
Seasonal flu activity “appears to be declining in some areas,” the CDC said.
From the Journals
HIV vaccine trial makes pivotal leap toward making ‘super antibodies’
“The trial results show that one can design vaccines that induce antibodies with prespecified genetic features, and this may herald a new era of...
From the Journals
CAB-LA’s full potential for HIV prevention hits snags
Issues include breakthrough infections despite timely injections, complexity of follow-up, logistical considerations, and its cost-effectiveness...
From the Journals
Pregnancy outcomes on long-acting antiretroviral
“It can be dosed monthly or every 2 months ... This could be a consideration for women who might have problems tolerating oral pills during...
Feature
U.S. sees most flu hospitalizations in a decade
But the number of deaths and outpatient visits for flu or flu-like illnesses was down slightly from the week before.
Feature
As COVID treatments dwindle, are new ones waiting in the wings?
Bebtelovimab couldn’t neutralize the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Feature
Direct-acting antivirals tied to better outcomes in chronic Hep C
Researchers saw a significant reduction in all-cause mortality over a decade with direct-acting antivirals compared with no treatment.
Conference Coverage
A bold national plan to eliminate HCV by 2050
“We don’t get to use the ‘eliminate’ word all that often with a disease that’s taking thousands or tens of thousands – or worldwide, hundreds of...
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Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients
The dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation in the fall of 2022 is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over...
Applied Evidence
The family physician’s role in long COVID management
A paucity of both data and therapeutics presents obstacles to care and makes your role in symptom management, psychological support, and referral—...