Many patients with HIV have untreated anxiety symptoms, and findings show that viral suppression is worst in patients with untreated moderate-to-severe anxiety. “In 2019, [one in five] adults with a HIV diagnosis had symptoms of generalized anxiety...
1. A newly found orthonairovirus, Wetland virus (WELV), was discovered to be pathogenic to humans, causing febrile illnesses in northeastern China. 2. WELV was detected in various animal species and ticks, suggesting that the Haemaphysalis concinna tick may be the...
Self-reported PrEP intake in a diary app was strongly associated with blood concentrations reflecting actual PrEP intake in the previous 6 weeks.
The following is a summary of “Doxycycline prophylaxis and meningococcal group B vaccine to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections in France (ANRS 174 DOXYVAC): a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial with a 2 × 2 factorial design,” published in the...
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Measles cases in England are consistent with the waning of vaccine-induced immunity, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in The Lancet Public Health.Alexis Robert, Ph.D., from the London School of Hygiene &...
The following is a summary of “Comparative effectiveness and safety of six antibiotics in treating MRSA infections: A network meta-analysis,” published in the September 2024 issue of Infectious Diseases by Ju et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
1. A newly found orthonairovirus, Wetland virus (WELV), was discovered to be pathogenic to humans, causing febrile illnesses in northeastern China. 2. WELV was detected in various animal species and ticks, suggesting that the Haemaphysalis concinna tick may be the...
Self-reported PrEP intake in a diary app was strongly associated with blood concentrations reflecting actual PrEP intake in the previous 6 weeks.
The following is a summary of “Doxycycline prophylaxis and meningococcal group B vaccine to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections in France (ANRS 174 DOXYVAC): a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial with a 2 × 2 factorial design,” published in the...
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Measles cases in England are consistent with the waning of vaccine-induced immunity, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in The Lancet Public Health.Alexis Robert, Ph.D., from the London School of Hygiene &...
The following is a summary of “Comparative effectiveness and safety of six antibiotics in treating MRSA infections: A network meta-analysis,” published in the September 2024 issue of Infectious Diseases by Ju et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
The latest news from CROI 2023 on HIV, includes abstracts, featured articles, and information about the conference.
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