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Recombinant shingles vaccine linked to reduced risk for dementia
Adults who received the recombinant zoster vaccine had a significantly lower risk for dementia over the next 6 years compared with live vaccine recipients, study results published in Nature Medicine revealed.
WHO launches effort to develop mRNA vaccine against bird flu
WHO this week announced a project to speed development of a messenger RNA vaccine against highly pathogenic avian influenza in humans.
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ID add-on code proposed in new CMS fee schedule
CMS included a new infectious disease consult add-on code as part of its proposed new fee schedule could help improve compensation for ID clinicians, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Experimental HIV vaccines fail to reduce infections in trial
Two experimental HIV vaccine regimens failed to reduce infections in a 3-year trial in eastern and southern Africa compared with participants who were taking a placebo, some of whom were on oral PrEP, according to a study.
PAHO issues alert over spike in pertussis cases
The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemiological alert in July regarding a significant rise in pertussis cases in the Americas and across the globe, according to a press release.
Optimizing flu protection in older adults: Enhanced vs. standard-dose vaccines
Influenza is responsible for significant mortality and hospitalization rates in the United States, ranging from 4,900 to 51,000 deaths and 100,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations annually between 2010 and 2023, according to the CDC.
PCPs 'in a unique position' to care for the 7% of adults who have had long COVID
With roughly 7% of adults in the United States reporting that they have had long COVID, primary care providers can play an important role in its prevention and management, according to experts.
Q&A: CDC issues warning amid surge in dengue virus
In March, Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency after recording 549 cases of dengue virus since the start of 2024. The number rose to more than 1,900 cases as of July 24, when the CDC issued a health alert for the United States.
Hooked on ID with Anurag N. Malani, MD
ID is a dynamic field that is constantly changing. The types of infections we’re talking about today are different than what we may have been talking about 5 years ago. So, it’s intellectually stimulating and challenging.
Q&A: Test quickly detects invasive malaria-spreading mosquito
Researchers developed a low-cost rapid test to detect an invasive species of mosquito that has adapted to live near humans in urban environments, which they hope can be used in areas far from medical labs.
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