Infectious Diseases
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The antimicrobial peptide that even Pharma can love
Faster wound healing comes in waves, and a cancer drug that eats bugs.
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CDC: Drug-resistant ringworm reported in New York
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Boys may carry the weight, or overweight, of adults’ infertility
Plus: The promise of fecal beads and the air of sleep-dieting.
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Clinic responsible for misdiagnosing newborn’s meningitis, must pay millions
In a separate case, a Missouri doctor accused of incorrectly treating a woman’s embolism has been found not liable for her death.
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New outbreaks of Marburg virus disease: What clinicians need to know
Overall, the risk of MVD in nonendemic countries, like the United States, is low but there is still a risk of importation.
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UTI imaging falls short in some primary care settings
“The authors also showed that older providers and those working in smaller practices are less likely to comply with this particular imaging...
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Diagnosis by dog: Canines detect COVID in schoolchildren with no symptoms
In medical terms, the dogs achieved a greater than 95% accuracy on two important measures of effectiveness: sensitivity – a test’s ability to...
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Long COVID mobile monitoring study hunts for answers
Researchers plan to use mobile monitoring devices in the federally-funded RECOVER Initiative to provide doctors and patients with a wealth of...
Perspectives
Are delayed antibiotic prescriptions futile?
Studies of delayed antibiotic prescriptions show that patients generally honor the advice to only fill the prescription if they are not improving...
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC backs FDA’s call for second COVID booster for those at high risk
The agency is following the recommendations made by its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
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Rabies: How to respond to parents’ questions
Rabies is one of the most fatal diseases but can be prevented by avoiding contact with wild animals, maintenance of high immunization rates in...