PrEP use among gay, bisexual, and queer men is dynamic, with no singular approach favored, and results warrant educational efforts on adaptable PrEP strategies. “HIV PrEP guidelines recommend both daily and on-demand dosing for gay, bisexual, and...
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Newly discovered orthonairovirus is associated with human febrile illnesses
Newly discovered orthonairovirus is associated with human febrile illnesses
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 Strongly Correlates With Actual Use
Self-Reported PrEP Intake Strongly Correlates With Actual Use
Self-reported PrEP intake in a diary app was strongly associated with blood concentrations reflecting actual PrEP intake in the previous 6 weeks.
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Doxycycline PEP Reduces Bacterial STIs in MSM
Doxycycline PEP Reduces Bacterial STIs in MSM
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...
Measles Cases in England Consistent With Waning of Vaccine Immunity
Measles Cases in England Consistent With Waning of Vaccine Immunity
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 &...
Network Meta-Analysis of Antibiotics for MRSA-Related Infections
Network Meta-Analysis of Antibiotics for MRSA-Related Infections
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...
Newly discovered orthonairovirus is associated with human febrile illnesses
Newly discovered orthonairovirus is associated with human febrile illnesses
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 Strongly Correlates With Actual Use
Self-Reported PrEP Intake Strongly Correlates With Actual Use
Self-reported PrEP intake in a diary app was strongly associated with blood concentrations reflecting actual PrEP intake in the previous 6 weeks.
Doxycycline PEP Reduces Bacterial STIs in MSM
Doxycycline PEP Reduces Bacterial STIs in MSM
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...
Measles Cases in England Consistent With Waning of Vaccine Immunity
Measles Cases in England Consistent With Waning of Vaccine Immunity
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 &...
Network Meta-Analysis of Antibiotics for MRSA-Related Infections
Network Meta-Analysis of Antibiotics for MRSA-Related Infections
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...
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Addressing Non-Adherence & Motivating Patients to Take an Active Role in Their Health
Addressing Non-Adherence & Motivating Patients to Take an Active Role in Their Health
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, shares insights into addressing non-adherence and motivating patients to adhere to medication recommendations and health practices.
Helping Patients Understand That What They WANT Isn’t Always What They NEED
Helping Patients Understand That What They WANT Isn’t Always What They NEED
Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options.
Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear
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In this medical fiction, a pampered heir's anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a bear cub renders him a victim of his own misguided beliefs.
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2025 ICD-10-CM updates include new codes, code deletions and revisions, and a conversion table that identifies inactive codes and their replacements.
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire.
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Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
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