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Compared with unvaccinated individuals, the recombinant zoster vaccine reduces the 3-year risk for mortality and myocardial infarction among individuals aged 50 to 65 years, according to a study.

The front page of Healio | Infectious Disease News this year included stories about COVID-19, new vaccines, reversing decades of ID dogma, and more.

To mark the end of 2023, we compiled a list of this year’s Pharmacology Consult columns, in which our contributing PharmDs dig deep into the newest research to report on emerging therapies and vaccines for infectious diseases.

For the past 5 years, we have asked infectious disease clinicians to tell us when and why they chose a career in ID.

Nearly half of infectious diseases fellowship programs were not filled on Match Day as the number of applicants declined despite an increase in certified ID programs, the Infectious Diseases Society of America announced.

We caught up with Mary Foote, MD, MPH, at IDWeek to ask how she got “Hooked on ID.”

Why ID? Cue the iconic theme music from the medical drama House.

Mounting evidence suggests that herpes simplex virus 1 may be associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a systematic review of published studies.

Berdazimer gel benefits and risks should be considered when contemplating its usage for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, according to a study.

BOSTON — The Infectious Diseases Society of America is focused on growing the ID workforce and increasing opportunities for its members, its new president told Healio at IDWeek.