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Novel Antiviral Shortens COVID Illness in Outpatients, Reduces Viral Load

But trial did not provide data on the most clinically relevant outcomes, says expert

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Azithromycin at Routine Visits Fails to Prevent Infant Deaths in Africa

Effort aimed at reducing the potential for antimicrobial resistance showed no benefit

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Kate Middleton Hospitalized; Sen. Paul Urges Prison for Fauci; COVID Back in Class

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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IG Live January 17: From Long COVID Symptoms to Solutions

Leading long COVID researcher Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, discusses new research

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Neurologic Risk Slight After COVID Vaccines, Extensive Review Shows

Immune-mediated neurologic events may include Guillain-Barre syndrome or Bell's palsy

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Surgeon Dies in Plane Crash; Austin Released From Hospital; Animal Pandemic Spreads

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

Go Vegetarian to Avoid COVID? Making Dialysis Centers Work Better

Also in TTHealthWatch: diagnostic errors among hospitalized patients

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Linezolid 'Not Recommended' to Treat Early Syphilis

Antibiotic found not non-inferior to penicillin in RTC; trial halted early

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COVID Vax and Blood Clots; Cancer Rise in Young Adults; Corpse-Abuse Charge Dropped

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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COVID Takes Center Stage at Trump Town Hall

Former president also calls for compromise on abortion "to win elections"

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Board Restricts Doctor's License Over COVID Misinfo

Ryan Cole, MD, failed to meet the standard of care, Washington state's medical board said

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Despite Disinfection, Bugs Thrive on High-Touch Hospital Surfaces

Unusual pathogens may pose threat to immunocompromised patients, researchers say

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ACIP Unveils Its 2024 Adult Immunization Recommendations

Schedule must be more user-friendly to improve vaccine uptake, critics say

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Why Are So Many Americans Dying of COVID? 'Gas-Station Heroin;' Measles Outbreak

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Add-On Clarithromycin Pans Out in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Trial

Respiratory system severity scores, organ failure assessment scores improved, trial found

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Alopecia on the Rise After COVID, Study Suggests

Incidence of alopecia areata nearly doubled in people who had a COVID infection

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In This Wave of Respiratory Illness, Primary Care Is Drowning

The spike in illness coupled with staff shortages is stretching us thin

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Our Healthcare Data Infrastructure Is Abysmal

A critical lesson from the COVID-19 crisis

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Shingles Vaccine Highly Effective Over 4 Years

Two-dose Shingrix vaccine also provided long-term protection in people taking corticosteroids

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Fauci Grilled by Subcommittee; Vaccine Sales Plunge; Nanoplastics in Water

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

Was the Name 'Operation Warp Speed' Misleading?

Paul Offit reflects on how FDA communication may have led to vaccine hesitancy

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Co-Pays Hurt PrEP Use, Study Suggests

Even small increases in costs are projected to reduce PrEP fills, increase HIV infections

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At-Home Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Wins FDA Approval

Berdazimer gel led to 30% complete/near-complete clearance after 12 weeks in randomized trials

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FDA Leaders' Vaccination Warning; Michael Bolton's Brain Tumor; JN.1 Now Dominant

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Paxlovid May Not Be Associated With Lower Long COVID Risk, Survey Suggests

One in five of treated with the agent reported rebound COVID symptoms, researchers found

Paul Offit Debunks Florida Surgeon General's Anti-Vax Warning

"It is hard to believe that Dr. Ladapo actually issued that statement," said vaccine expert

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Neurologic Disabilities Linked to Long COVID Risks

Certain persistent symptoms more likely compared with other COVID patients

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Another Outbreak of TB Linked to Contaminated Bone Grafts

Urgent need to improve donor screening and product testing, CDC says

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More Hospital Mask Mandates; Ear Wax Cleaning Cameras; Twins Born in Different Years

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Inpatient COVID-19 Costs Substantially Outpaced Medical Inflation

Hospital costs to treat COVID-19 estimated at a staggering $70 billion

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Fauci Faces Questions; Benefits of 'Dry January'; Resort Linked With Legionnaires

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Hospitals Often Failed to Switch From IV to Oral Antibiotics in Eligible Patients

Study shows only 43% of patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections were transitioned

Dulaglutide, Weight Gain, and Smoking Cessation; New Year's Eye Injuries

Also in TTHealthWatch: Doxycycline for STI prevention and the risks of AI in medicine

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Here's How Common Long COVID Is in Children

0.67% of kids presenting to the ED for acute infection had post-COVID conditions 1 year later

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Bernie Sanders Has COVID; Global Fake Ozempic Problem; Nitazenes, the New Fentanyl?

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Brain Impairment Persists at Least 18 Months After COVID Hospitalization

Cognitive dysfunction similar to that seen in other illnesses of comparable severity

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Nirsevimab Reduced Hospitalizations for Infants With RSV

Monoclonal antibody is highly effective, but in short supply

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Longer Letermovir Prophylaxis Reduced Risk of Cytomegalovirus Infection After HSCT

Randomized study showed extending prophylaxis from 100 to 200 days was effective and safe

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Ketamine and Chronic Pain; Ivermectin Lawsuit and Public Health; JN.1 Keeps Growing

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Pediatric RSV Led to Higher Hospitalization Rates Than Omicron or Flu

Study underscores urgent need to use preventive measures

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