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First Oral Fecal Microbiota Product Wins FDA Approval
There is a new tool available in the battle against one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in the United States.
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Rezafungin Injection (Rezzayo)
Rezafungin can be prescribed to treat candidemia and invasive candidiasis in patients age 18 years or older with limited or no alternative options.
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Viral Exposure and the Risk of Developing Neurodegenerative Disease
In two national European biobanks, researchers identified and replicated 22 pairs of viral exposures associated with a higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Challenges in Diagnosing MIS-C
Even though there are clear diagnostic criteria for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), the initial diagnosis is not always certain, and there can be overlapping concurrent bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections that also require prompt treatment.
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Shortening the Duration of Tuberculosis Treatment
In patients with rifampin-susceptible tuberculosis, a planned eight-week regimen of bedaquiline plus linezolid together with isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide, combined with a careful follow-on strategy, was non-inferior to a standard six-month regimen.
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Adjunctive Corticosteroids in Patients with Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia
A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial conducted at 31 French medical centers demonstrated adult patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia who were given hydrocortisone had a lower risk of death by day 28 compared with those who received placebo.
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Doxycycline Demonstrates Protection Against Sexually Transmitted Infections
Common antibiotic could be a key tool to help stem the rising tide of reported cases.
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COVID Transmission During Air Travel
Despite careful air filtration in flying aircraft, there remains some risk of disease transmission during travel.
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Does COVID Vaccination Prevent Car Crashes?
In a large study, lack of COVID vaccination was associated with more incidents of car crash injuries.
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CDC: Candida auris Spreading at ‘Alarming’ Rate
The agency reported the number of clinical cases has risen each year since 2016, with the worst spike occurring during the 2020-2021 period.