vaccination
vaccination
07/09/2019
By analyzing data from 9 laboratories, researchers assessed whether the monocyte activation test could consistently and accurately measure the pyrogenic content of the first meningococcal B vaccine to be...
07/09/2019
alcohol misuse
alcohol misuse
06/24/2019
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a policy statement on the use of alcohol in youth and young adults.
06/24/2019
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
06/24/2019
When PCV7 was introduced in pediatric immunization programs, adults experienced a significant decrease in pneumococcal disease. A new study evaluated the more recent introduction of the PCV13 and its impact...
06/24/2019
HIV
HIV
06/20/2019
While it is known that disease progression of HIV-1 is delayed by HIV-2 in coinfected individuals, authors of a new study sought to identify the protective mechanisms of the coinfection.
06/20/2019
HIV
HIV
06/20/2019
While it is known that disease progression of HIV-1 is delayed by HIV-2 in coinfected individuals, authors of a new study sought to identify the protective mechanisms of the coinfection.
06/20/2019
pregnancy
pregnancy
06/10/2019
In an effort to support the recommendation that pregnant women receive the seasonal influenza vaccination, the authors of a new study sought to determine the effects of influenza on risk of hospitalization...
06/10/2019
Flu vaccines
Flu vaccines
06/04/2019
Each year, influenza viruses cause up to 650,000 deaths. To aid in the development of a universal influenza virus vaccine that would save more lives, authors of a new study sought to identify alternative...
06/04/2019
FDA
FDA
06/04/2019
After a multinational, double-blind trial showed positive results, the FDA approved a new indication for an already-approved antibacterial drug.
06/04/2019
Immunizations
Immunizations
05/03/2019
The FDA has approved the first vaccine approved in the US for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all 4 serotypes of dengue virus in patients aged 9 through 16 years with laboratory-confirmed...
05/03/2019
Treatment
Treatment
04/09/2019
After 2 randomized clinical trials found it as safe and effective as the standard 3-drug regimen, the FDA approved the first 2-drug regimen for adults with HIV-1 who have never been treated with ART.
04/09/2019