Infectious Diseases
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Expert shares her tips for diagnosing, treating onychomycosis
“We need to be antifungal stewards, because resistant dermatophytes are coming,” Dr. Boni E. Elewski said.
Commentary
Celebrity death finally solved – with locks of hair
Case: A 56-year-old musician presents with diffuse abdominal pain, cramping, and jaundice. His medical history is notable for years of diffuse...
From the Journals
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors – a new weapon against respiratory viruses?
In vitro and ex vivo data demonstrated NRTKIs’ ability to slow replication of pandemic and seasonal influenza strains
News from the FDA/CDC
Cases of potentially deadly fungus jump 200%: CDC
People in hospitals and nursing homes are at a heightened risk because they might have weakened immune systems or be using invasive medical...
Feature
Old-school printer helps scientists quickly spot bacteria in blood
An inkjet printer has been modified to print blood instead of ink.
Commentary
COVID can mimic prostate cancer symptoms
“I had none of those previously reported experiences that could suddenly trigger a spike in PSA.”
News from the FDA/CDC
HIV testing still suboptimal
“If we just look at the need for HIV testing based on who is at risk, I think that we are always going to fall short.”
Opinion
COVID-19 vaccinations lag in youngest children
As of March 1, 2023, only 8% of children under 2 years and 10.5% of children ages 2-4 years have initiated a COVID vaccine series.
Feature
NOVIDs: Do some have the genes to dodge COVID?
Some in the U.S. have apparently managed to avoid the virus, data suggest.
Latest News
Spinosad: New kid on the block for treating scabies
The formulation “drives the active compound to the stratum corneum, where mites live and breed,” Dr. Anthony J. Mancini said.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: A look back as the fourth year begins
Incidence measures continue to decline after the winter without a tripledemic.