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How to optimize in-hospital antimicrobial prescribing?
Variability in antimicrobial prescribing among hospital-based physicians is not associated with patient characteristics or clinical outcomes, data...
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Making one key connection may increase HPV vax uptake
The understanding that human papillomavirus causes oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has been linked with increased likelihood of...
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New COVID strain may evade vaccines, alarming health officials
The strain is called BA.2.86 and is of particular concern because of its more than 30 mutations, which means it may behave very differently than...
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New recommendation expands antiretroviral guidance for HIV
The task force is backing all three treatment regimens and is recommending that clinicians use whichever formulation is most appropriate for their...
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Long COVID leads to greater health risks, research finds
“There was really nothing at all looking at what happens to people at 2 years after the infection. So we decided to take a look.”
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New RSV shot is a monoclonal antibody, not a vaccine
Monoclonal antibodies are often used for treatment rather than prevention.
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Getting COVID shots in same arm may be more effective, study says
There’s greater immunological response if the immune cells in the lymph nodes are restimulated in the same place, according to one expert.
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for pregnancy
The vaccine can be given between weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy and is designed to protect infants from the virus from birth to 6 months of age.
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Long COVID lawsuits coming, but not likely to succeed, experts predict
The increase in the number of lawsuits raises concerns about how courts and juries might decide long COVID claims when so much about the condition...
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Docs using AI? Some love it, most remain wary
Most medical practices are shying away from tools powered by artificial intelligence, a recent poll shows. Many want more evidence of its accuracy...
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Your practice was bought out by private equity: Now what?
Is your practice or hospital considering a private equity buyout? Learn what’s likely to happen and how your work life may change after the deal...