Viral Infections
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Outcomes of COVID-19-Associated Acute Myocarditis
In a review of COVID-19-associated acute myocarditis, investigators learned it is a rare complication that can occur without concomitant pneumonia, and frequently presents as cardiogenic shock. With supportive therapy, the short-term mortality rate is low.
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Monkeypox Spread to 29 Non-Endemic Nations Unprecedented
The near-simultaneous emergence of monkeypox in the United States, Europe, and other regions where it rarely is seen has raised questions whether the virus could become endemic beyond West and Central Africa, where it is common.
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Ethics Consults During Pandemic Inform Preparation for Future Crises
Lessons learned on ethics consults during the COVID-19 pandemic carry important implications for future disasters.
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WHO Updates Guidance on Long-Acting HIV Prophylaxis
International group suggests adding injectable cabotegravir to list of prevention tools.
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COVID-19 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
The combination of tixagevimab and cilgavimab (Evusheld) was demonstrated to be effective in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19, but much remains to be learned as SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve.
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Who Can Receive the Non-mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Now?
The FDA recently limited the use of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
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COVID-19 Exacerbated Antimicrobial Resistance
CDC report indicates related infections and deaths rose 15% in hospitals in 2020.
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Two-Dose Novavax Added to List of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the fourth vaccine.
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HPV Vaccination Rate Needs Improvement
The prevalence of HPV infections and their sequelae remain high, although this is a problem that is preventable with available vaccines.
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Cardiology Groups Standardize COVID-19 Diagnosis, Treatment Definitions
Guide provides clinicians with uniform information on symptom recognition, risk factors, testing, and more.