Diseases and Treatment
Spread of West Nile Virus Across Europe Linked to Climate Change
The mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus (WNV) has emerged as a new public health concern in Europe. This research demonstrates that the geographical spread...
Justifying Use of Non-Carbapenems for Infected NeCrotizing PancrEatitis
Management of necrotizing pancreatitis is challenging and has been associated with an overuse and misuse of antibiotics.1 Most patients with sterile necrotizing pancreatitis...
Enhancing Hepatitis B Vaccine Efficacy in People with HIV
There is limited data on individuals who do not respond to standard Hepatitis B vaccines. These traditional vaccines, which target the Hepatitis B...
Preventing HIV During Pregnancy
In a large study conducted in South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe both a vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine (DVR) and daily...
Remdesivir Associated With Lower Risk of Long COVID in Hospitalized Patients
A new study showed that patients hospitalized for acute COVID-19 infection, and were treated with remdesivir (Veklury, Gilead), experienced a reduced risk of...
The Role of Bulevirtide in Chronic Hepatitis D with HIV and HBV
Bulevirtide (BLV), an entry inhibitor sanctioned by the European Union for chronic hepatitis D (CHD) therapy, has scant evidence regarding its safety and...