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First nonprescription oral contraceptive sees strong support among providers
Analysis of the online conversation among health care professionals on social media in July revealed significant online discussion and support for the first-ever nonprescription daily oral contraceptive, norgestrel 0.075 mg.
Safe to fit test N95 masks every 3 years instead of annually, study finds
Findings from a new study suggest that fit tests for N95 masks can safely be done every 3 years instead of every year, researchers reported.
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Fourth dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine more protective than monovalent booster in study
A fourth dose of a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine provided added protection for previously infected and SARS-CoV-2 naïve patients compared with a fourth dose of a monovalent vaccine, researchers in Singapore found.
CDC alerts clinicians to spike in RSV cases in southeastern US
The CDC issued a health alert notifying clinicians about recent spikes in respiratory syncytial virus activity.
Arikayce shows promise among patients newly diagnosed with NTM lung disease
A drug that treats nontuberculous mycobacterial lung infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex performed well among newly diagnosed patients who had not started antibiotics, its manufacturer said.
Hooked On ID with Sir Brian Greenwood, CBE, FRS, FMedSci
I think it was in 1965 — so, a long time ago — that I finished my internship in the U.K. and wanted to do something a little bit more interesting than staying on the usual rotation through jobs.
What is the COVID-19 pandemic’s biggest impact on the specialty of ID?
For the latest story in our “Life during COVID” series, we asked experts to describe the impact the pandemic has had on patient health and the practice of medicine in the United States.
Q&A: Getting the word out about new tools to protect infants from RSV
For the first time, many Americans will enter the fall with multiple options to protect themselves against respiratory syncytial virus, even young children.
Physicians reckon with 'profound' impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been described by Anthony S. Fauci, MD, as “the most catastrophic acute infectious disease outbreak” in more than a century.
Antibiotic use in US hospitals increased during COVID-19 waves
Inpatient antimicrobial use in U.S. hospitals increased both overall and among specific commonly used antibiotics during peak waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers reported.
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