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HIV Treatment Clinical Experiences
Focusing on the management of patients with HIV, the panel provides clinical insights on treatment selection, focusing on long-acting agents. Source link
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Experts highlight common waterborne illnesses, preventive tips for summer
Experts emphasize prevalent waterborne illnesses and offer preventive advice for the summer season.This article originally appeared on our sister site, Contemporary Pediatrics.In this Q+A interview, Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, and…
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Addressing Suboptimal Treatment Response in HIV
A panel of experts on HIV discuss decision-making practices for patients who have suboptimal response to their current treatment regimen. Source link
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FDA Advises Manufacturers to Consider KP.2 Strain for COVID-19 Vaccines
FDA has continued to monitor the circulating strains of SARS-CoV-2. Based on the most current available data, along with the recent rise in cases of COVID-19 in areas of the…
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Proper Dosing and Clinical Management of Concurrent Therapy
Contagion: What are your initial considerations when choosing an empiric therapy for these patients?Jones: From my standpoint as an ID pharmacist, whether you are an ID pharmacist, an ID physician,…
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The Surge in Antibiotic Resistance Observed Among Gonorrhoea
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for the sexually transmitted infection Gonorrhea. Image credits: UnsplashThe most recent findings in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) for 2022 uncover patterns in antibiotic…
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Nearly a Quarter of Hospitalized RSV Patients Experience a Cardiac Event
Illustration Credit: Bing CopilotIn a large, long-term study, 22% of patients who were hospitalized for RSV experienced a cardiac event, with the most frequent being acute heart failure at 16%.…
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Are There Specific Subpopulations Who Benefit More From RSV Vaccines?
At the end of May, the FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA 1345 (mRESVIA) vaccine. With this latest approval, there are now 3 FDA-approved RSV vaccines for the prevention of lower respiratory…
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The Impact of Widespread RSV Vaccination and Quantifying Results
There are now 3 FDA-approved RSV vaccines for seniors. Throughout this series we have looked at the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of the immunizations. Now it is time…
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Understanding COVID-19 Severity with Hospitalization and Mortality based off Age and Demographic
Doctor helping COVID patients.Image credits: UnsplashIn a study conducted in the United States from May 1 to December 1, 2020, before vaccines became available, researchers aim to estimate rates among…
