Infectious Diseases
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Factors linked with increased VTE risk in COVID outpatients
While the overall risk for VTE was low, age of at least 55 years, being male, and having a BMI of at least 30 and history of VTE increased the...
Commentary
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
From the Journals
CDC recommends screening all adults for hepatitis B
“Risk-based testing alone has not identified most persons living with chronic HBV infection and is considered inefficient for providers to...
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Are early childhood viral infections linked with asthma?
Globally, 28% of children infected by either rhinovirus of RSV were deemed to have asthma at 6 years of age.
Feature
'Zombie viruses': Fascinating and a little frightening
A team of European researchers digging into Siberian permafrost discovered and revived 13 types of prehistoric viruses.
Feature
‘Breakthrough’ study: Diabetes drug helps prevent long COVID
Metformin led to a 42% drop in long COVID among people who had a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.
Opinion
White male presents with pruritic, scaly, erythematous patches on his feet and left hand
A 47-year-old patient presents with pruritic, scaly, erythematous patches on his feet and left hand.
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Measles exposures in Kentucky have CDC on alert
“It’s really about considering measles in any un- or undervaccinated patient that arrives at a clinic and recently traveled internationally.”
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One in four parents lied about kids’ COVID status: Survey
Many parents said they considered it their right as parents to make their own decision about their children’s health status.
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FDA accepts application for topical molluscum treatment
A new drug application for berdazimer gel 10.3% for the treatment of molluscum will be reviewed by the FDA.
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Be vigilant about suspected cases of measles, expert advises
“This is a re-emerging viral infection that dermatologists must recognize,” Dr. Adelaide A. Hebert said.