Efficacy of Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Young Children
In children aged 6–35 months, vaccination with 2 doses of IIV4 can protect against influenza and reduces the frequency of severe outcomes.
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SynGEM Intranasal Vaccine for RSV Generates Durable Immune Response
SynGEM, an intranasal subunit vaccine that introduces the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has demonstrated efficacy in actuating lasting immune responses in humans.
Microbiology Testing Has Suboptimal Effect on Antibiotic Stewardship
A small percentage of microbiologic test results are used to direct the antibiotic stewardship processes.
Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Discontinuation May Increase Survival
Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic discontinuation was linked with greater rates of survival and reduced antibiotic utilization in critically ill individuals.
INF Treatment Lowers Risk for Diabetes and Mortality in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained virologic response to the HCV in patients with HCV and HIV coinfection is associated with a lowered risk of diabetes and mortality.
Lactoferrin Ineffective for Patients with HIV Receiving ART
Recombinant human-lactoferrin treatment in PLWHIV receiving ART was not associated with significant improvements in inflammation or immune activation.
Vectors With a Vengeance: How Venezuela’s Political Crisis Opens Doors to Disease
Venezuela has endured a decade of political, economic, and social unrest, which has contributed to regional epidemics of vector-borne illnesses.
Oseltamivir Effective in Critically Ill Patients With Influenza A/H3N2
Oseltamivir should be administered to treat critically ill individuals with influenza, particularly when A/H3N2 is circulating.
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Sputum Culture Conversion in Tuberculosis
In a subgroup of patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, vitamin D supplementation accelerated sputum culture conversion.
Cardiac Dysfunction Common in People With HIV
Patients with HIV frequently have cardiac dysfunction.
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