Europe Recommends Tropical Disease Drugs for Use Beyond EU Europe Recommends Tropical Disease Drugs for Use Beyond EU
The drugs were submitted through the EU Medicines for All scheme, which enables Europe with the WHO to provide scientific opinions on high-priority medicines for markets outside of the European Union.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Growing Mpox Outbreak Prompts CDC Health Advisory Growing Mpox Outbreak Prompts CDC Health Advisory
The current outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to health and travel advisories with clinicians on the lookout for new cases.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Cluster of Eye Syphilis Cases Prompts CDC Concern Cluster of Eye Syphilis Cases Prompts CDC Concern
A rare presentation of syphilis has experts questioning whether the bacterium has mutated.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Novo Owner Commits $265 Million Of Wegovy Windfall to Respiratory Diseases Novo Owner Commits $265 Million Of Wegovy Windfall to Respiratory Diseases
The Novo Nordisk Foundation, which controls drug maker Novo Nordisk, said on Monday it would commit up to 1.8 billion Danish crowns ($265 million) to setting up an...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: news

Bird Flu Spreads in Europe With a Delay After Warm Autumn Bird Flu Spreads in Europe With a Delay After Warm Autumn
Bird flu is spreading fast in Europe but arrived later this year after a warm autumn delayed migration of wild birds, the main carriers of the virus that led to the death of...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Why I Don't Worry About Nephrotoxicity With Zosyn Why I Don't Worry About Nephrotoxicity With Zosyn
Dr Paul Auwaerter explains why a warning about nephrotoxicity doesn ' t influence his decision to use Zosyn when it ' s indicated.Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 11, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news

Federal Program Offers Free COVID, Flu At-Home Tests, Rx Federal Program Offers Free COVID, Flu At-Home Tests, Rx
The Home Test to Treat program is virtual and offers at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions, and at-home treatments to people nationwide.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 9, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

New COVID Variant JN.1 Could Disrupt Holiday Plans New COVID Variant JN.1 Could Disrupt Holiday Plans
" A significant wave [of JN.1] has started here and could be blunted with a high booster rate and mitigation measures. "WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Some Reasons to Get Off the Fence About COVID Booster Some Reasons to Get Off the Fence About COVID Booster
Though many people remain on the fence about getting the latest COVID vaccine booster, new research suggests a strong argument for getting the shot this winter.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

5 Things to Know: Improving Antibiotic Use in Telemedicine 5 Things to Know: Improving Antibiotic Use in Telemedicine
CDC ' s epidemiologist Guillermo Sanchez, PA-C, MSHS, MPH, shares strategies to incorporate antibiotic stewardship into telemedicine appointments.CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news

COVID Vaccines Likely Reversed Premature Birth Trend COVID Vaccines Likely Reversed Premature Birth Trend
Researchers suggest this provides further evidence of benefit of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination before or during pregnancy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 1, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

All-Oral Regimen Succeeds for Rifampin-Resistant TB All-Oral Regimen Succeeds for Rifampin-Resistant TB
A combination oral-only therapy of bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid was significantly more effective than standard care in preventing unfavorable outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant tuberculosis.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news

New Tests May Finally Diagnose Long COVID New Tests May Finally Diagnose Long COVID
Researchers have pinpointed a potential common link to the varying symptoms of long COVID and specific testing could solve the mystery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 29, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Extra Messages About HPV Shots Boost Vaccination Rates Extra Messages About HPV Shots Boost Vaccination Rates
Children whose parents received a reminder notification that their child was due for vaccination against human papillomavirus were 56% more likely to get the potentially lifesaving shot.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Why Intense Exercise May Lead to a Cold Why Intense Exercise May Lead to a Cold
Inactivity has emerged as a risk factor for respiratory infections but too much physical activity could also increase susceptibility.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news