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Long COVID in Pregnancy: Assessing Risks for Preterm Birth and Hypertensive Disorders
Infectious Diseasespreterm birthhypertensive disorders

Long COVID in Pregnancy: Assessing Risks for Preterm Birth and Hypertensive Disorders

By MedXY|Aug 31, 2026

This study evaluates the impact of Long COVID on pregnancy outcomes, finding no significant risk for preterm birth but a potential association with hypertensive disorders, underscoring the need for further research.

Temporal Dynamics of Posterior Segment Imaging in Ocular Syphilis: Clinical Correlates and Laboratory Insights
Infectious Diseases光学干渉断層撮影Ocular syphilis

Temporal Dynamics of Posterior Segment Imaging in Ocular Syphilis: Clinical Correlates and Laboratory Insights

By MedXY|Aug 25, 2026

This study elucidates distinct temporal patterns of posterior segment imaging features in ocular syphilis correlated with symptom duration and laboratory markers, enhancing diagnostic timing and clinical interpretation.

Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice
General Surgerybroad-spectrum antibioticsPiperacillin-tazobactam

Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice

By MedXY|Aug 21, 2026

Following pivotal trial data demonstrating reduced infection and pancreatic fistula rates with piperacillin-tazobactam prophylaxis in pancreatoduodenectomy, adoption of broad-spectrum antibiotics increased significantly, particularly among

Efficacy and Outcomes of Short-Course Perioperative Antiviral Prophylaxis in Hepatitis C Viremic Donor Kidney Transplantation
Infectious DiseasesDirect-Acting Antiviralsantiviral prophylaxis

Efficacy and Outcomes of Short-Course Perioperative Antiviral Prophylaxis in Hepatitis C Viremic Donor Kidney Transplantation

By MedXY|Aug 20, 2026

A 7-day perioperative sofosbuvir/velpatasvir prophylaxis in HCV-positive donor to HCV-negative recipient kidney transplants demonstrated sustained virologic response in over 92% of cases, with favorable 1-year graft survival and function.

Rotavirus Vaccine Significantly Reduces Mortality from Rotavirus-Associated Acute Gastroenteritis in Children Under 5: Insights from the MNSSTER-V Global Dataset
Infectious DiseasesRotavirus vaccine急性胃肠炎

Rotavirus Vaccine Significantly Reduces Mortality from Rotavirus-Associated Acute Gastroenteritis in Children Under 5: Insights from the MNSSTER-V Global Dataset

By MedXY|Aug 20, 2026

A pooled analysis from 22 countries demonstrates that rotavirus vaccination is highly effective in preventing rotavirus-positive acute gastroenteritis deaths in children under five, underscoring the vaccine’s critical role in reducing

Congenital Tuberculosis in a 2-Week-Old Neonate With an Asymptomatic Mother
Infectious Diseasestuberculosisneonatal infectious disease

Congenital Tuberculosis in a 2-Week-Old Neonate With an Asymptomatic Mother

By MedXY|Aug 20, 2026

A 2-week-old neonate developed congenital tuberculosis despite an asymptomatic mother, illustrating diagnostic challenges and the need for heightened awareness of TB in pregnancy.

Distinct Symptom Profiles and Outcomes of Respiratory Pathogens in Young US Children: Insights From a 2019-2025 Cohort Study
Infectious DiseasesPediatricsViral Symptomatology

Distinct Symptom Profiles and Outcomes of Respiratory Pathogens in Young US Children: Insights From a 2019-2025 Cohort Study

By MedXY|Aug 17, 2026

This longitudinal study characterizes symptom variability and outcomes of respiratory infections among young children, revealing age-specific severity patterns and notable differences between influenza A and B.

AHB-137: First-in-Human Study Shows Promising Antiviral Activity and Safety in Chronic Hepatitis B Management
GastroenterologyAHB-137chronic hepatitis B

AHB-137: First-in-Human Study Shows Promising Antiviral Activity and Safety in Chronic Hepatitis B Management

By MedXY|Aug 17, 2026

AHB-137, an antisense oligonucleotide targeting HBV mRNA, demonstrated safety, favorable pharmacokinetics, and rapid HBsAg reduction in healthy volunteers and chronic hepatitis B patients, supporting further clinical development.

Temporal Dynamics of Valacyclovir Prophylaxis in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Insights from the Zoster Eye Disease Study
Infectious DiseasesIritisHerpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Temporal Dynamics of Valacyclovir Prophylaxis in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Insights from the Zoster Eye Disease Study

By MedXY|Aug 17, 2026

This analysis of the ZEDS trial suggests that valacyclovir prophylaxis offers temporally localized protection against recurrent ocular inflammation in herpes zoster ophthalmicus, supporting one-year suppressive therapy despite non-significa

Persistent Lung Dysfunction After Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Unveiling the Hidden Burden of Post-TB Lung Disease
Infectious DiseasesExtra-pulmonary tuberculosisspirometry

Persistent Lung Dysfunction After Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Unveiling the Hidden Burden of Post-TB Lung Disease

By MedXY|Aug 12, 2026

Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis survivors exhibit persistent lung function impairments and respiratory symptoms, highlighting the need for screening and management of post-TB lung disease beyond pulmonary TB cases.

Harnessing AI-Enabled ECG for Early Detection of Chagas Disease: A New Frontier in Cardiac Screening
CardiologyECG screeningpublic health

Harnessing AI-Enabled ECG for Early Detection of Chagas Disease: A New Frontier in Cardiac Screening

By MedXY|Aug 12, 2026

A pioneering study shows that AI-enhanced ECG screening combined with epidemiological data can identify undiagnosed Chagas disease cases, improving early detection and care in endemic Brazil.

Economic Impact of the 2025 New Mexico Measles Outbreak: Highlighting the Cost of Efforts to Prevent Future Outbreaks
Infectious Diseaseseconomic impactmeasles outbreak

Economic Impact of the 2025 New Mexico Measles Outbreak: Highlighting the Cost of Efforts to Prevent Future Outbreaks

By MedXY|Aug 10, 2026

This review synthesizes evidence on the comprehensive economic impact of the 2025 New Mexico measles outbreak, emphasizing the high societal costs and critical role of vaccination-related public health interventions in outbreak control and

Efficacy of Antifungal Therapies in Tinea Capitis: Insights from a Multicenter Study in China
Dermatologyitraconazoleterbinafine

Efficacy of Antifungal Therapies in Tinea Capitis: Insights from a Multicenter Study in China

By MedXY|Aug 7, 2026

A multicenter prospective real-world study in China evaluated treatment outcomes of tinea capitis, highlighting itraconazole’s superior efficacy over terbinafine for certain fungal strains like Microsporum canis, informing optimized a

SwissLEGIO Score: A Simplified Tool to Streamline Legionella Testing in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Infectious Diseasescommunity-acquired pneumoniaSwissLEGIO

SwissLEGIO Score: A Simplified Tool to Streamline Legionella Testing in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

By MedXY|Aug 7, 2026

The SwissLEGIO score refines Legionella prediction in community-acquired pneumonia, enhancing specificity while maintaining high sensitivity, thereby optimizing microbiological testing and improving clinical management.

Enhancing Hepatitis B Treatment: Pegylated Interferon After Nucleos(t)ide Withdrawal Boosts HBsAg Loss in HBeAg-Negative Patients
GastroenterologyHBsAg lossNucleos(t)ide analogue withdrawal

Enhancing Hepatitis B Treatment: Pegylated Interferon After Nucleos(t)ide Withdrawal Boosts HBsAg Loss in HBeAg-Negative Patients

By MedXY|Aug 7, 2026

Adjuvant pegylated interferon following nucleos(t)ide analogue withdrawal in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B significantly increases HBsAg loss rates and reduces severe hepatic flares over three years compared to withdrawal alone.

HEPA Filters in Care Homes: No Reduction in Winter Respiratory Infections According to AFRI-c Trial
Infectious Diseasescare homescluster-randomized trial

HEPA Filters in Care Homes: No Reduction in Winter Respiratory Infections According to AFRI-c Trial

By MedXY|Aug 3, 2026

The AFRI-c trial found no significant reduction in respiratory infection rates or staff absenteeism in care homes using HEPA filters during winter, highlighting the need to maintain established infection control measures.

Navigating Uncertainty: Rapid Evidence Generation and Translation of Anticoagulation Strategies in Noncritically Ill COVID-19 Patients
CardiologyanticoagulationCOVID-19

Navigating Uncertainty: Rapid Evidence Generation and Translation of Anticoagulation Strategies in Noncritically Ill COVID-19 Patients

By MedXY|Jul 30, 2026

This article reviews the accelerated evidence generation for anticoagulation in noncritically ill COVID-19 patients, highlighting how coordinated trials and data sharing influenced clinical guidelines and patient outcomes during the pandemi

Fungal Endophthalmitis Associated with Contaminated Trypan Blue in Cataract Surgery: A Retrospective Case Series
Infectious Diseasescase reportCataract surgery

Fungal Endophthalmitis Associated with Contaminated Trypan Blue in Cataract Surgery: A Retrospective Case Series

By MedXY|Jul 24, 2026

Six cases of postoperative fungal endophthalmitis caused by Sarocladium kiliense following cataract surgery involving contaminated trypan blue are reported, highlighting diagnosis, management, and outcomes.

Combining Tissue Hypoperfusion Markers with Vasopressor Dose Enhances Mortality Risk Stratification in Refractory Septic Shock
Critical Carerefractory shockrisk stratification

Combining Tissue Hypoperfusion Markers with Vasopressor Dose Enhances Mortality Risk Stratification in Refractory Septic Shock

By MedXY|Jul 21, 2026

Persistent tissue hypoperfusion alongside vasopressor dosing improves early risk stratification in refractory septic shock, identifying patients with markedly increased 28-day mortality beyond vasopressor dose alone, as shown in a secondary

Reducing Surgical-Site Infection in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Clinical Impact of the GAPS Protocol over Five Years
Infectious DiseasesGAPS protocolimplant-based breast reconstruction

Reducing Surgical-Site Infection in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Clinical Impact of the GAPS Protocol over Five Years

By MedXY|Jul 18, 2026

The GAPS protocol significantly reduced surgical-site infections in implant-based breast reconstruction over five years, suggesting structured perioperative infection control enhances patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

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