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HPV-Associated Anal Dysplasia in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: Exploring Transplant-Specific Mucosal Immune Dysregulation

Solid organ transplant recipients exhibit heightened risk for HPV-associated anal dysplasia and cancer due to unique immunosuppressive alterations. A transplant-tailored model of mucosal immune dysfunction elucidates mechanisms driving pers

Sep 3, 2026
Infectious Diseases

Long-Term Healthcare Utilization After COVID-19: Varied Patterns Based on Initial Infection Severity

This study analyzes healthcare usage up to 12 months after COVID-19 infection, revealing prolonged increased utilization—especially among hospitalized patients—highlighting ongoing care needs for survivors.

Sep 1, 2026Sign in to read
Emergency Medicine

U.S. Health Warning: Rare Bourbon Virus Detected in New York as Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Spreads Across 45 States

Health authorities in New York State have confirmed the region’s first case of Bourbon virus , a rare and potentially deadly tick-borne infection for

Aug 31, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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.

Aug 31, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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.

Aug 24, 2026
General Surgery

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

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

Aug 21, 2026Sign in to read
Infectious Diseases

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

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.

Aug 20, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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

Aug 20, 2026Sign in to read
Infectious Diseases

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

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.

Aug 20, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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.

Aug 17, 2026
Gastroenterology

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

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.

Aug 16, 2026Sign in to read
Infectious Diseases

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

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

Aug 16, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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.

Aug 12, 2026
Cardiology

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

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.

Aug 12, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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

Aug 10, 2026
Dermatology

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

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

Aug 7, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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

Aug 7, 2026
Gastroenterology

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

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.

Aug 6, 2026
Infectious Diseases

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

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.

Aug 3, 2026
Cardiology

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

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

Jul 30, 2026
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