CDC Reverses Course on Masks for Fully Vaccinated in Light of SARS-CoV-2 Variants
The CDC also issued a health advisory about the urgent need to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage.
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Shingrix Approved to Prevent Shingles in Immunocompromised Adults
Previously, the vaccine was only approved for adults 50 years of age and older.
Baricitinib Alone Authorized for COVID-19 Under Revised EUA
The update was based on data from the COV-BARRIER study.
$100 Million Given to Rural Centers to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations
Funds will be allocated to more than 1980 centers and will be used to develop and implement additional COVID-19 vaccine confidence and outreach.
Acute Pericarditis, Myopericarditis, and Perimyocarditis in Patients With COVID-19
A patient develops pericarditis 19 days after testing positive test for COVID-19. The authors describe how to recognize, diagnose, and treat this condition.
CDC/AAP: Face Masks Essential for In-Person Learning
Mask wearing is important as there are concerns about variants being more easily spread among young children, adolescents, and adults.
Respiratory Virus Detections, Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic
The researchers tested their hypothesis that a decrease in respiratory virus incidence would be associated with a reduction in inappropriate ambulatory antibiotic orders.
Cardiovascular Health and Risk Among People With HIV Eligible for Primary Prevention
Researchers used global baseline data to examine cardiovascular disease risk factors among middle-aged people with HIV.
Guidelines Updated for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Updated recommendations include alternative regimens for bacterial vaginosis, management of Mycoplasma genitalium
Trichomoniasis Treatment: Is it Reinfection or Resistant Infection?
Trichomoniasis is often asymptomatic and, if left untreated, can result in preterm delivery and other adverse pregnancy outcomes and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease and HIV infection.
At the Intersection of 2 Pandemics: The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV
A body of emerging research is attempting to quantify changes occurring as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the HIV pandemic.
Seroclearance of Hepatitis B Surface Antigens by 10 Years Rare After Antiviral Therapies
Investigators estimated the incidence of HBsAg seroclearance in patients with hepatitis B virus infection on long-term therapy with entecavir or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Hepatitis B Virus Monitoring Needed After Liver Transplantation
While the risk is small, there have been 20 cases of unexpected donor-derived hepatitis B virus infection
CDC Issues Alert About Respiratory Syncytial Virus Spread in Southern US
Agency is encouraging broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for COVID-19
Shingles: Raising Awareness and Promoting Vaccination
Despite the availability of a highly effective shingles vaccine and almost universal risk among those born before 1980, Americans are not getting vaccinated.
FDA: Systemic Side Effects Reported After Hand Sanitizer Application
The FDA reviewed case reports from the FAERS database and calls from US poison control centers related to systemic symptoms after applying alcohol-based hand sanitizers to the skin.
Catch-Up Vaccinations for Children, Teens Lagging Behind
Vaccinations substantially declined during March to May 2020; increase seen in June to September, but not enough to catch up
Multispecialty Perspectives on Long COVID-19
Experts in infectious disease, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry share their perspectives on the phenomenon that is long COVID-19.
4 Ways Self-Care Interventions Can Benefit Men’s Health
Men’s Health Week aims to spread both awareness and education about men’s health issues. Self-care interventions for men, both on and offline, have sprung up in recent years that offer preventative education and tools for men to take greater care of their well-being. What are some of the specific ways these programs can benefit men?
HBV Suppression Lowers Liver Cancer Rates in Patients Coinfected With HIV
Findings emphasize the importance of strategies to help HBV-HIV coinfected patients maximize antiretroviral adherence to achieve hepatitis B viral suppression.
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