Infectious Disease

 
Online UTI Myths Found Common, Dangerous: Daily Dose
December 10, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Influenza Antiviral Treatment Underutilized Among Vulnerable Youth: Daily Dose
December 06, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Pandemic Medical Misinformation Has Not Prompted Disciplinary Action: Daily Dose
November 29, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

CDC Releases Annual STI Report: Daily Dose
November 27, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

USPSTF Reaffirms Syphilis Screening for Pregnant Individuals Amid Rising Congenital Syphilis Rates
November 26, 2024

Comments on the draft recommendation can be submitted through December 23, 2024.

Online Misinformation on UTIs, ASB is Common and Dangerous: New Research
November 22, 2024

At least 1 accurate UTI symptom was found on most of the 331 websites reviewed, but nearly all (80%) included at least 1 inaccurate or misleading one.

New UTI Guideline Offers Treatment Clarity, but Reveals Pressing Gaps in Research
November 20, 2024

The recommendations from WikiGuidelines are the first for UTI prevention, diagnosis, and management in over a decade.

Antivirals for Influenza Underutilized Among Vulnerable Children, Adolescents
November 20, 2024

Analysis of surveillance data revealed a decline in use of antiviral medications for children hospitalized with influenza and prevalent underprescribing in outpatient settings.

STI Epidemic in US Shows Signs of Slowing, According to New CDC Report
November 13, 2024

More than 2.4 million STIs were reported in the US in 2023 — a 1.8% decrease from 2022, according to the CDC's annual STI report.

FDA Lifts Clinical Hold on Novavax’s COVID-19-Influenza Combination Vaccine
November 12, 2024

The FDA cleared Novavax to start enrolling the planned phase 3 trial after a safety concern was found to be unrelated to the combination vaccine.