In This Wave of Respiratory Illness, Primary Care Is Drowning The spike in illness coupled with staff shortages is stretching us thin Jan 10, 2024
Our Healthcare Data Infrastructure Is Abysmal A critical lesson from the COVID-19 crisis Jan 09, 2024
Shingles Vaccine Highly Effective Over 4 Years Two-dose Shingrix vaccine also provided long-term protection in people taking corticosteroids Jan 09, 2024
Fauci Grilled by Subcommittee; Vaccine Sales Plunge; Nanoplastics in Water Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Jan 09, 2024
Was the Name 'Operation Warp Speed' Misleading? Paul Offit reflects on how FDA communication may have led to vaccine hesitancy Jan 09, 2024 video
Co-Pays Hurt PrEP Use, Study Suggests Even small increases in costs are projected to reduce PrEP fills, increase HIV infections Jan 08, 2024
At-Home Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Wins FDA Approval Berdazimer gel led to 30% complete/near-complete clearance after 12 weeks in randomized trials Jan 08, 2024
FDA Leaders' Vaccination Warning; Michael Bolton's Brain Tumor; JN.1 Now Dominant Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Jan 08, 2024
Paxlovid May Not Be Associated With Lower Long COVID Risk, Survey Suggests One in five of treated with the agent reported rebound COVID symptoms, researchers found Jan 05, 2024
Paul Offit Debunks Florida Surgeon General's Anti-Vax Warning "It is hard to believe that Dr. Ladapo actually issued that statement," said vaccine expert Jan 05, 2024 video
Neurologic Disabilities Linked to Long COVID Risks Certain persistent symptoms more likely compared with other COVID patients Jan 04, 2024
Another Outbreak of TB Linked to Contaminated Bone Grafts Urgent need to improve donor screening and product testing, CDC says Jan 04, 2024
More Hospital Mask Mandates; Ear Wax Cleaning Cameras; Twins Born in Different Years Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Jan 04, 2024
Inpatient COVID-19 Costs Substantially Outpaced Medical Inflation Hospital costs to treat COVID-19 estimated at a staggering $70 billion Jan 03, 2024
Fauci Faces Questions; Benefits of 'Dry January'; Resort Linked With Legionnaires Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Jan 03, 2024
Hospitals Often Failed to Switch From IV to Oral Antibiotics in Eligible Patients Study shows only 43% of patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections were transitioned Jan 02, 2024
Dulaglutide, Weight Gain, and Smoking Cessation; New Year's Eye Injuries Also in TTHealthWatch: Doxycycline for STI prevention and the risks of AI in medicine Dec 30, 2023 podcast
Here's How Common Long COVID Is in Children 0.67% of kids presenting to the ED for acute infection had post-COVID conditions 1 year later Dec 29, 2023
Bernie Sanders Has COVID; Global Fake Ozempic Problem; Nitazenes, the New Fentanyl? Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Dec 29, 2023
Brain Impairment Persists at Least 18 Months After COVID Hospitalization Cognitive dysfunction similar to that seen in other illnesses of comparable severity Dec 28, 2023
Nirsevimab Reduced Hospitalizations for Infants With RSV Monoclonal antibody is highly effective, but in short supply Dec 27, 2023
Longer Letermovir Prophylaxis Reduced Risk of Cytomegalovirus Infection After HSCT Randomized study showed extending prophylaxis from 100 to 200 days was effective and safe Dec 27, 2023
Ketamine and Chronic Pain; Ivermectin Lawsuit and Public Health; JN.1 Keeps Growing Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Dec 27, 2023
Pediatric RSV Led to Higher Hospitalization Rates Than Omicron or Flu Study underscores urgent need to use preventive measures Dec 26, 2023
Hospital Complications Rise After Private Equity Buyout Medicare data point to additional reason for concern Dec 26, 2023
Can Residents Flourish? Managing Common Foot and Ankle Conditions Also in TTHealthWatch: Toothbrushing to prevent pneumonia Dec 23, 2023 podcast
Gonorrhea, Then and Now And when -- if ever -- will resistant super-bugs increase the use of condoms? Dec 22, 2023
CDC Tracks Down Rare, Deadly Bacteria in Mississippi Gulf Region Locating the bacteria that causes melioidosis akin to "finding a needle in a haystack" Dec 20, 2023
Antibiotic After Sex No Help in Preventing STIs in Women Poor adherence may be to blame in this Kenyan population, researchers say Dec 20, 2023
Masks, Pandemic Gear Ditched; COVID Vocal Cord Paralysis; How Bruce Willis Coped Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Dec 20, 2023
Maternal Flu Shot Protects Infants Against Severe Disease Vaccine effectiveness was better when mom was vaccinated during third trimester Dec 19, 2023
Is There No High-Touch Surface in Hospitals Free of Microbial Contamination? Sorry, your precious break room coffeemaker is covered with it -- but regular cleaning helps Dec 18, 2023
Asthma Attacks Decreased Among Black Patients During the Pandemic Protective measures may have played a part in reducing respiratory virus exposures Dec 18, 2023
Sharp Uptick in Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Visits After ACA's Passage Large database analysis shows room for more HIV testing, prevention Dec 18, 2023
Toothbrushing Linked to Lower Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Brushing also tied to decreased ICU mortality, need for mechanical ventilation Dec 18, 2023
Shingles Vaccine Reduced Zoster Attacks in Patients With IBD Patients 50 and older saw benefits with vaccine, except in cases of complicated zoster Dec 18, 2023
Matthew Perry's Cause of Death; Woman's 'Abuse of a Corpse' Charge; HIV in Girls Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Dec 18, 2023
Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy; Tirzepatide Cessation and Weight Gain Also in TTHealthWatch: newer vaccine technologies in adults Dec 16, 2023 podcast
'Long Flu' Is Real -- But Long COVID Is Worse, Study Shows Long-term effects from influenza affect the respiratory system, long COVID is multisystemic Dec 15, 2023