CAB-LA's Full Potential for HIV Prevention Hits Snags CAB-LA's Full Potential for HIV Prevention Hits Snags
Problems with breakthrough infections, cost effectiveness, and complexity of follow-up are among the issues that need to be resolved to ease broader rollout of the long-acting injectable.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 12, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news

CMS Proposes Bid to Speed Up Prior Authorization Decisions CMS Proposes Bid to Speed Up Prior Authorization Decisions
Federal officials have proposed sweeping changes intended to accelerate prior authorization decisions and require more transparency from insurers on those decisions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 12, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Adaptation of Molecular Testing for Monkeypox Detection Adaptation of Molecular Testing for Monkeypox Detection
In the face of rising monkeypox cases, existing platforms for SARS-CoV-2 testing were quickly adapted to detect the virus.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 12, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news

Monkeypox Outbreak in Spain: Clinical, Epidemiological Findings Monkeypox Outbreak in Spain: Clinical, Epidemiological Findings
This review documents the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of cases of monkeypox in the current outbreak, providing detailed description of various monkeypox lesions.The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 12, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news

Is Using Antibiotics Before STI Exposure Risky? Is Using Antibiotics Before STI Exposure Risky?
A growing STI crisis has healthcare professionals searching for new options to help.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 9, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

CDC: Mpox Vaccine Is Effective Regardless of Administration Route CDC: Mpox Vaccine Is Effective Regardless of Administration Route
Since the peak of the outbreak in July, mpox cases in the United States have fallen 95%.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 8, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Tiny, Menacing Microclots May Explain Long COVID ’s Symptoms Tiny, Menacing Microclots May Explain Long COVID ’s Symptoms
Some long COVID researchers have suspected smaller, less obvious blood clots may be causing many of the puzzling symptoms reported by patients who have lasting effects of the virus.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 8, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Clinical Use of Tecovirimat for Treatment of Monkeypox Clinical Use of Tecovirimat for Treatment of Monkeypox
Review the use of tecovirimat (Tpoxx), an antiviral approved by the FDA for treatment of smallpox, for treating monkeypox under an FDA-regulated Expanded Access Investigational New Drug mechanism.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news

Life Expectancy Among People With HIV in NYC, 2009-2018 Life Expectancy Among People With HIV in NYC, 2009-2018
A new study finds life expectancy increased among people with HIV in recent years, but these improvements were not equal across all racial and ethnic groups.JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 6, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news

HIV Vaccine Trial's Pivotal Leap Toward Making Super Antibodies'HIV Vaccine Trial's Pivotal Leap Toward Making Super Antibodies '
' At the most general level, the trial results show that one can design vaccines that induce antibodies with pre-specified genetic features, and this may herald a new era of precision vaccines. 'WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 6, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news

Missed Opportunities to Detect Mpox in Women Missed Opportunities to Detect Mpox in Women
Although MSM were the most affected group, case series data highlight significant missed opportunities to control virus in women and nonbinary persons.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 5, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Pregnancy Outcomes on Long-Acting Antiretroviral Pregnancy Outcomes on Long-Acting Antiretroviral
A study helps to establish a runway for clinical trials of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine in pregnant women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 5, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news

Infographic: Holiday Gifts to Please the Pickiest Physicians Infographic: Holiday Gifts to Please the Pickiest Physicians
Physicians can be choosy, so they aren ' t the easiest person on your holiday gift list. Check out this creative roster of possibilities, from personalized whiskey glasses to a priority airport pass.Medscape (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 2, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Article Source Type: news

Infographic: Winter Vacation Spots That Doctors Will Love Infographic: Winter Vacation Spots That Doctors Will Love
What are some spots to tempt physicians who need a late-year vacation to recharge their batteries? Here are suggestions on great US destinations for activities from downhill skiing to Sunbelt kayaking.Medscape (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 2, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Article Source Type: news

NPs React: Addressing Burnout and Depression NPs React: Addressing Burnout and Depression
A Medscape report focused on high levels of burnout affecting nurse practitioners, a problem that only worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic. Here ' s what your colleagues are saying.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 2, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Nursing News Source Type: news