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Remember smallpox? It’s worth revisiting
Throughout the course of human history, one infectious disease (Figure 1) may account for more deaths than any other, perhaps all others combined.
Q&A: Risk for long COVID has declined, remains ‘substantial’
The risk for developing long COVID declined over the course of the pandemic but has remained significant, researchers reported.
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Rollout of world’s second malaria vaccine begins in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast administered the first doses of the world’s second malaria vaccine this week, according to the vaccine’s manufacturers, marking the latest development in a decades-long effort to control the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
CDC confirms new bird flu cases in Colorado poultry workers
The CDC said it has confirmed four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Colorado poultry workers and is aware of a fifth presumptive-positive case.
Study: SARS-CoV-2 reinfections have similar severity to initial infection
The severity of a SARS-CoV-2 reinfection is likely to be similar to the severity of a patient’s initial infection, researchers found.
NIH-sponsored trial of nasal COVID-19 vaccine begins enrollment
A first-in-human trial of a nasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate began enrolling adults aged 18 to 64 years who have received at least three prior doses of a COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccine, according to the NIH.
Nearly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults attributable to modifiable risk factors
About 40% of cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults aged 30 years or older can be attributable to modifiable risk factors, according to a study led by American Cancer Society researchers.
More real-world evidence shows nirsevimab protects infants against RSV
The monoclonal antibody nirsevimab reduced the risk that infants would be hospitalized for respiratory syncytial virus-associated bronchiolitis, according to a study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine.
To initiate same-day hepatitis C testing and treatment, hepatitis B status must be known
The FDA’s recent authorization of a rapid, point-of-care test to diagnose current hepatitis C virus infection is a major victory, but it would be malpractice to initiate same-day HCV treatment if a patient’s hepatitis B virus status is unknown.
Strategies for measles prevention in health care facilities
As health care workers, we have daily encounters with sick patients who could potentially have a contagious illness. Measles is a particular challenge in the health care setting.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
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Headline News
Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
Headline News
Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
Headline News
Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read