Paxlovid Receives FDA Approval for COVID-19 Treatment
The is the first approval of an oral antiviral therapy for COVID-19.
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What Do We Know About Post-COVID-19 Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Some individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 later develop IBS. Drs Madhusudan Grover and Matthew Hoscheit weigh in on the GI dysfunction.
CDC: Incidence of HIV Continues to Decline, Reaching 32,100 in 2021
Rates of HIV decreased for those aged 13 to 24 years and for infections attributable to male-to-male sexual contact.
Chlamydia Infection: Silent Cause of Female Infertility
Studies link chlamydia to a high risk of female infertility. How should primary care providers assess for inflammation and tubal patency in affected patients?
Physical Activity Affects Flu, Pneumonia Mortality
Aerobic activity, even below recommended level, linked to lower mortality, while J-shaped pattern seen for muscle-strengthening activity.
High HIV Viral Load, Low CD4 Count Impairs Efficacy of First-Line ART
Researchers assessed whether low CD4 count and high HIV viral load increase the risk for treatment failure among treatment-naive patients receiving first-line ART.
HIV Status Affects Changes in BMI, Waist Circumference During Menopause
Researchers assessed the relationship between the transition to menopause and weight gain among women with HIV infection.
Two-Dose Hepatitis A Revaccination Schedule Optimal for Patients With HIV
Researchers evaluated the optimal timing for vasopressin initiation for reducing the risk of mortality among patients with septic shock.
RSV Vaccine: 4 Questions Answered
The world’s first RSV vaccine could be rolled out by fall 2023, in time for the typical winter surge in RSV infections.
DEA Extends Telemedicine for Prescribing Controlled Meds as Pandemic Measures End
Extension through November 11, 2023, gives DEA and HHS a chance to consider revisions and public comments regarding proposals offered March 1.
FDA Says Some SD Biosensor COVID-19 Tests May Be Contaminated; Recall Initiated
Consumers in possession of tests with the affected lot numbers should dispose of them.
Risk of Drug-Drug Interactions in Patients With HIV and Cancer
As many as 1 in 4 patients receiving treatment for cancer and HIV may be at risk of experiencing drug-drug interactions, according to researchers.
Is There an HIV Vaccine?
May 18 is HIV Vaccine Day, created to promote awareness of HIV vaccine research. What is the current state of vaccines for preventing HIV and how have recent trials gone?
Injection Drug Use-Associated HIV, HCV Risk Higher in Women, Younger Individuals
Researchers evaluated global data on HIV infection and primary hepatic C virus infection incidence among injections drug users.
2023 Medicare Coverage Updates for People With HIV
Although Medicare covers a range of services as of 2023, relatively high cost-sharing requirements exist for some beneficiaries, especially those with HIV.
Incidence of RSV in Older Adults Warrants Prevention Strategies
Researchers conducted a prospective study of RSV incidence and severity in adults during 2 seasons from 2019 to 2021— during the start and middle of the pandemic.
FDA: Use Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines; Monovalent Ones No Longer Authorized
The monovalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the US.
Men Break Too: Recognizing the Role of Liver Disease in Osteoporosis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and alcoholic liver disease are underrecognized causes of osteoporosis in men.
Pandemic Disrupted Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season Timing
Evidence shows the 2022 to 2023 season is a return toward prepandemic seasonality.
Is It a Penicillin Allergy or Not? An Educational Pilot Program for Health Care Providers
Unnecessary use of alternative antibiotics in patients with suspected penicillin allergy is associated with increased risk of antibiotic resistance.
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