A novel, portable assay can deliver TB diagnoses in under an hour at low cost using samples of blood, saliva, or sputum, according to a recent study. Researchers have engineered a portable “lab‑in‑tube” (LIT) assay that detects Mycobacterium...
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Influence of Probiotics on Vaginal Flora and GBS in Pregnant Women
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Probiotics in late pregnancy may not reduce GBS colonization but can beneficially shift vaginal microbiota composition.
Comparative Biomarker Analysis in HIV, PrEP, and Controls
Comparative Biomarker Analysis in HIV, PrEP, and Controls
Elevated immune and neuronal injury markers in MSM with HIV and PrEP suggest lifestyle factors, beyond HIV, drive persistent inflammation.
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Bacterial Load Drops With Reduced OR Personnel
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Improved Outcomes With Pharmacist Review of OPAT Plans
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Inflammatory Modulation in Severe COVID-19
Inflammatory Modulation in Severe COVID-19
TNF-α inhibitors may reduce mortality and inflammation in moderate-to-severe COVID-19 cases. However, further studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
Influence of Probiotics on Vaginal Flora and GBS in Pregnant Women
Influence of Probiotics on Vaginal Flora and GBS in Pregnant Women
Probiotics in late pregnancy may not reduce GBS colonization but can beneficially shift vaginal microbiota composition.
Comparative Biomarker Analysis in HIV, PrEP, and Controls
Comparative Biomarker Analysis in HIV, PrEP, and Controls
Elevated immune and neuronal injury markers in MSM with HIV and PrEP suggest lifestyle factors, beyond HIV, drive persistent inflammation.
Bacterial Load Drops With Reduced OR Personnel
Bacterial Load Drops With Reduced OR Personnel
Fewer operating room personnel during sterile prep significantly reduced airborne bacterial contamination and species linked to SSIs.
Improved Outcomes With Pharmacist Review of OPAT Plans
Improved Outcomes With Pharmacist Review of OPAT Plans
Pharmacist-led OPAT plan reconciliation before discharge reduced 90-day emergency visits and readmissions, enhancing the safety of outpatient antimicrobial therapy.
Inflammatory Modulation in Severe COVID-19
Inflammatory Modulation in Severe COVID-19
TNF-α inhibitors may reduce mortality and inflammation in moderate-to-severe COVID-19 cases. However, further studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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Q&A: How to Avoid Finance Regulatory Claims
Q&A: How to Avoid Finance Regulatory Claims
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Urgent Concerns Regarding HHS Leadership & Public Health Integrity
Urgent Concerns Regarding HHS Leadership & Public Health Integrity
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Q&A: How to Decrease Liability Risk for On-Call Telephone Consultations
Q&A: How to Decrease Liability Risk for On-Call Telephone Consultations
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Is Anxiety Preventing Patients From Maintaining Viral Suppression?
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Socioeconomic Indices Could Reduce Over-Prescribing of Broad Antibiotics
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