Diseases and Treatment
COVID-19 Prevention: Hydroxychloroquine?
Image credit: Danilo Alvesd, UnsplashA newly published study finds a 15% reduction in symptomatic COVID-19 in those taking hydroxychloroquine vs placebo. In addition,...
Japan Approves Updated Self-Amplifying mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Image credit: Polina Tankilevitch, PexelsJapan has approved the CSL and Arcturus Therapeutics' Updated self-amplifying (SA) mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine, ARCT-154Â (Kostaive). The updated vaccine is...
Metformin Linked to Lower Risk of Long COVID and Death in Diabetes Patients
COVID-19 and Diabetes.Image credits: UnsplashA large NIH-funded study has revealed that adults with type 2 diabetes who take metformin face a 13% to...
Oropouche Virus Disease and Its Impact on Public Health
Oropouche virus test. Image credit: UnsplashOropouche virus, primarily transmitted through bites from infected biting midges and, to a lesser extent, mosquitoes, has been...
A Novel Approach to Infectious Disease Surveillance
The mpox outbreak continues to increase around the world but especially in Africa. According to the World Health Organization, in 2024 alone, there...
Discontinuation of Hepatitis C Treatment Early Did Not Preclude Sustained Virologic Response
Robert Flisiak, MD, PhDImage credit: Medical University of BialystokThis article originally appeared on our sister site, HCPLive.Discontinuation of DAA earlier than prescribed time...