Increased testing and higher clinical suspicion may improve estimates of RSV’s burden in young adults aged less than 50. The burden of RSV-related illness among adults is likely underestimated, even as this population faces serious health risks...
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Kidneys from donors with HIV have good safety outcomes in persons with HIV
Kidneys from donors with HIV have good safety outcomes in persons with HIV
1. Among patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who received deceased donor kidney transplants, kidneys from donors with HIV were noninferior to donors without HIV in composite safety outcomes. 2. The incidence of HIV breakthrough infection was...
Influence of Pre-emptive CMV Therapy on Chronic GVHD Outcomes in HSCT
Influence of Pre-emptive CMV Therapy on Chronic GVHD Outcomes in HSCT
The following is a summary of “Association between early anti-cytomegalovirus therapy and the incidence of chronic graft-versus-host disease,” published in the November 2024 issue of Hematology by Miyao et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
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Optimal Timing of Maternal RSV Vaccine Determined to Be at Least Five Weeks Before Delivery
Optimal Timing of Maternal RSV Vaccine Determined to Be at Least Five Weeks Before Delivery
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination at least five weeks prior to delivery results in the highest transplacental transfer of maternal antibodies to the neonate, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the...
Role of SARS-CoV-2 in Shaping Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Data
Role of SARS-CoV-2 in Shaping Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Data
The following is a summary of “Assessing the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Trends in the Community during the 2023/2024 Winter in England,” published in the November 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Mellor et al. Researchers...
California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday."California has identified a possible bird flu case in a...
Kidneys from donors with HIV have good safety outcomes in persons with HIV
Kidneys from donors with HIV have good safety outcomes in persons with HIV
1. Among patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who received deceased donor kidney transplants, kidneys from donors with HIV were noninferior to donors without HIV in composite safety outcomes. 2. The incidence of HIV breakthrough infection was...
Influence of Pre-emptive CMV Therapy on Chronic GVHD Outcomes in HSCT
Influence of Pre-emptive CMV Therapy on Chronic GVHD Outcomes in HSCT
The following is a summary of “Association between early anti-cytomegalovirus therapy and the incidence of chronic graft-versus-host disease,” published in the November 2024 issue of Hematology by Miyao et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
Optimal Timing of Maternal RSV Vaccine Determined to Be at Least Five Weeks Before Delivery
Optimal Timing of Maternal RSV Vaccine Determined to Be at Least Five Weeks Before Delivery
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination at least five weeks prior to delivery results in the highest transplacental transfer of maternal antibodies to the neonate, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the...
Role of SARS-CoV-2 in Shaping Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Data
Role of SARS-CoV-2 in Shaping Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Data
The following is a summary of “Assessing the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Trends in the Community during the 2023/2024 Winter in England,” published in the November 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Mellor et al. Researchers...
California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday."California has identified a possible bird flu case in a...
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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records.
Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, negatively impacting sleep quality and overall health.
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.
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