WHO Global Initiative Highlights the Negative Health Effects of Ageism
“Ageism is one of the most socially condoned and institutionalized forms of prejudice in the United States.”
General Infectious Diseases
DS-Cav1 Vaccine Elicits Robust Boost in Respiratory Syncytial Virus F-Specific Antibodies
The DS-Cav1 vaccination for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been shown to be safe and well tolerated.
How COVID-19 Altered HIV Care, PrEP Use, and Sexual Behaviors of MSM in the Southern US
This ad hoc survey focused on changes in sexual behaviors and utilization of and access to sexual health services by MSM during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Comparing Treatment Strategies to Achieve Culture Conversion in MAC Lung Disease
Patients with treatment-refractory Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease who received amikacin liposome inhalation suspension and guideline therapy had increased culture conversion compared with guideline therapy alone.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Frozen Breaded Chicken Products: CDC
A salmonella outbreak that appears to be linked to frozen breaded chicken products has sickened 17 people in six states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
Vitamin D’s Role in Viral Warts Unclear
Whether oral vitamin D supplementation in patients who are vitamin D deficient would result in wart clearance was investigated.
First Human Case of H10N3 Bird Flu Reported in China
The China National Health Commission says risk for large-scale spread in humans is low.
Insufficient Evidence of Antibiotic Bioavailability in Non-ICU Patients
A team of investigators conducted a systematic review to determine the bioavailability of oral antibiotics during the initial phase of a systemic infection in hospitalized patients.
Methylprednisolone Significantly Better Than Dexamethasone for COVID-19
Investigators assessed the effectiveness of treatment with methylprednisolone vs dexamethasone for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with hypoxia.
Cannabis Exposures Higher in States With Legalized Marijuana
Higher rates of cannabis product exposures reported to US poison control centers are seen in states where marijuana is legal, suggesting that exposures may be expected to increase with expanded legalization in more states.
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