Infection

Zabalafin hydrogel clinically improved itch and quality of life among pediatric and adult patients with atopic dermatitis, according to interim results presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology Congress.

The threat from bird flu remains low for the general public, the CDC reiterated last week in an update related to a human case in Missouri with no exposure to infected animals.

Healio | Nephrology News & Issues recently added new members to its Editorial Advisory Board to expand its expertise in palliative care, pediatrics, vascular access, infection control and cardiorenal syndrome.

Patients hospitalized with pleural infection reported better health and less pain 2 months after receiving intrapleural enzyme therapy vs. video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, according to study results.

Cost, discomfort with self-administration and privacy concerns are potential barriers to increasing the use of STI self-tests among adolescents and young adults, according to a study.

COVID-19 test acceptance was low among adults on hemodialysis, according to a nationwide cluster trial that evaluated two SARS-CoV-2 assessment strategies at U.S. dialysis facilities.

An early diagnosis of antibody-associated vasculitis may be important to long-term kidney function, study data show, as even mild forms of kidney involvement can affect prognosis.

An additive for disinfectant wipes that initially appears blue on surfaces and disappears after cleaning led to a significant improvement in cleanliness during a trial at a hospital, researchers reported.

A household contact of a person in Missouri confirmed to be infected with H5 avian influenza began exhibiting symptoms of infection on the same day but was not tested for the virus, the CDC said.

A clinical scale was validated for early detection of infections at the exit site of central venous catheters for hemodialysis in patients with kidney disease, according to a study.