Anemia prevalence was high in adult patients with HIV infection on HAART, with female sex, older age, and nonsuppressed viral load status identified as significant predictors.
Lack of knowledge of antibiotic risks contributes to primary care patients' expectations of antibiotics for common symptoms.
Use of IV immunoglobulin was associated with a significantly reduced ICU length of stay in immunocompromised patients with respiratory viral infections.
The impact of Hurricane Helene has led to a temporary supply disruption at the Baxter facility in Marion, North Carolina.
Long COVID development may be influenced by severity of the initial COVID-19 illness and preexisting respiratory conditions, including COPD and OSA.
The use of high-dose vitamin B12 in patients with septic shock may not be associated with a mortality benefit.
A switch to PI-based ART may reverse or mitigate INSTI-related weight gain in patients with HIV, with a trend toward weight loss more evidence over time.
Immunity against mpox may be waning for those vaccinated with the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN; Jynneos) vaccine.
Parents found ChatGPT more trustworthy, accurate, and reliable than human-developed information for over-the-counter medications.
New study findings presented at CHEST 2024 demonstrate a potential link between COVID-19 and insomnia, but not obstructive sleep apnea.
As an outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows continues to spread in the US, 2 more cases have been reported in dairy workers, this time in CA.
RSV vaccination was associated with decreased risks for infection and hospitalization, although the decrease was not statistically significant.