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IV Errors Associated With Fungal Bloodstream Infections

11/21/2016

A report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found a link between fungal bloodstream infections and a compounded intravenous (IV) medication at an outpatient oncology clinic.

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11/21/2016

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CDC Investigating New Fungal Infection

11/04/2016

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Thirteen cases of Candida auris have been identified in the U.S.; findings suggest it could be spread in healthcare settings.

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11/04/2016

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Travelers may carry drug-resistant bacteria long after returning home

10/26/2016

Acquisition and spread of drug-resistant infections among international travelers is "substantial and worrisome," researchers say. ...

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10/26/2016

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New Aspergillosis Treatment Guidelines Advocate Early Diagnosis, Antifungal Treatment

07/08/2016

The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic, chronic, and invasive aspergillosis.

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07/08/2016

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Cost-Effective to Scale Up Prevention of Common Parasitic Worm Diseases

06/10/2016

Findings from a study on the cost-effectiveness of expanding treatment guidelines for parasitic worm diseases support a substantial scaling up of treatment with community-wide coverage in endemic areas.

Findings from a study on the...

06/10/2016

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Report: Major Gaps in Country`s Ability to Prevent, Control Infectious Disease Outbreaks

12/18/2015

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Report concludes that the United States must redouble efforts to better protect the country from new infectious disease threats

Report concludes that the United...

12/18/2015

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Isavuconazole effective for primary treatment of invasive fungal disease

12/17/2015

Isavuconazole is as effective as voriconazole for treating invasive fungal disease and has fewer adverse effects, according to results from the SECURE trial. ...

Isavuconazole is as effective as...

12/17/2015

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Measles Vaccine May Help Thwart other Infectious Diseases

05/07/2015

The measles vaccine could provide benefits beyond merely protecting against that highly contagious viral respiratory disease that remains a leading childhood killer in parts of the world, scientists say.

The measles vaccine could...

05/07/2015

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Surprise Infectious Disease Exercise Shows Ontario Paramedics Prepared

03/31/2015

The drill involved a person who presented with signs and symptoms of Ebola disease and had a history of recent travel to West Africa.

The drill involved a person who...

03/31/2015

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First Oral Antiviral Is Approved for Adults With Mild to Moderate COVID-19

05/25/2023

Amanda Balbi ;

Three other medications are approved for treating this population, but none are administered orally.

Three other medications are...

05/25/2023

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Comparing Absolute and Relative Vaccine Effectiveness of Primary and Booster COVID-19 Vaccines

03/07/2023

Research into the absolute and relative vaccine effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster and primary series identified a better metric from the two.

Research into the absolute and...

03/07/2023

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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Fewer Cardiac Events

03/02/2023

Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular...

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03/02/2023

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NYC Settles Lawsuit with FDNY EMS Members Punished for Talking to Media About COVID-19 Front Line

03/02/2023

By Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News

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'Our members should know that they always have a right to speak to the press,' said union head Oren Barzilay.

'Our members should know that...

03/02/2023

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Depressive Symptoms for People With HIV

12/12/2022

Jolynn Tumolo

"This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on improving depressive symptoms and increasing adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV," researchers said.

"This study aimed to...

12/12/2022

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COVID-19’s Silver Lining: Research Breakthroughs for Chronic Disease, Cancer, and the Common Flu

03/17/2022

Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

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Over the past 2 years, medical researchers have generated more than 230,000 medical journal articles, documenting studies of vaccines, antivirals, and other drugs, as well as basic research into the structure of the virus and how it evades...

Over the past 2 years, medical...

03/17/2022

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People With Heart Defects May Be at Greater Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness

03/08/2022

People with a congenital heart defect who were hospitalized with COVID-19 infection were at higher risk for severe illness or death than those without a heart defect.

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03/08/2022

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Why Are Some Patients Still Paying for HIV Preventive Care?

03/04/2022

Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News

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As of January 2021, HIV preventive care was supposed to be free in the United States, but there are patients still paying for treatment.

As of January 2021, HIV...

03/04/2022

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Scientists Characterize the Imbalanced Gut Bacteria of Patients With Myocardial Infarction, Angina and Heart Failure

02/22/2022

In 2 publications in Nature Medicine, a European-Israeli team of researchers show how major disturbances occur in the gut microbiome of patients suffering from heart disease.

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02/22/2022

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Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Linked to Rehospitalizations in Postacute Setting

01/27/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Increased viral activity was associated with an increase in cardiorespiratory rehospitalizations, prompting researchers to advise implementing strategies to reduce risk during the respiratory season.

Increased viral activity was...

01/27/2022

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Coadministering Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccines During Flu Season

11/29/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, Seqirus, discusses safety data regarding coadministration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, and emphasizes the importance of vaccinating against influenza during the pandemic to reduce burden...

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11/29/2021

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Jeffrey Sparks, MD, MMSC, and Alfred Kim, MD, PhD, on COVID-19 Vaccines for Patients With RMDs

11/03/2021

In this podcast, rheumatologists Jeffrey Sparks, MD, and Alfred Kim, MD, discuss how recent developments in COVID-19 vaccine research and policy may affect patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

In this podcast, rheumatologists...

11/03/2021

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The COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody and Other Treatment Options

02/18/2021

In this podcast, Elizabeth Faust, CRNP, CWOCN; Angela Sonon, DNP, CRNP; and Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discuss the monoclonal antibody and other treatment options in a COVID-19 update from the wound care provider perspective.

In this podcast, Elizabeth...

02/18/2021

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Identifying the Benefits of Rapid At-Home Diagnostic Testing and How These Can Communicate With PCPs, Infectious Disease Professionals

10/25/2020

Ron Chiarello, PhD, CEO, Alveo Technologies, discusses a recent collaboration the company began with Janssen—where together they are working to improve and expand an at-home self-testing platform for viral infectious diseases—and explains why...

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10/25/2020

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