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Malaria and Anemia — Chemoprophylaxis Helps
For young children in Africa who return home after hospitalization for severe anemia, monthly long-acting malaria prophylaxis can reduce the rates of readmission and death during the three months following hospitalization.
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Candidemia in the United States
Candidemia, a common bloodstream infection in the United States, is associated with high mortality. There is concern about increasing resistance to antifungals.
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Early Convalescent Plasma for Treatment of COVID-19 in Elderly Patients with Mild Symptoms
Administration of convalescent plasma obtained from survivors of COVID-19 within 72 hours of onset of mild symptoms in elderly patients with COVID-19 was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of development of severe respiratory disease.
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SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
SARS-CoV-2-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) can be severe and life-threatening. New data suggest that the degree of elevation of spike protein receptor-binding domain antibodies could serve as a diagnostic marker of MIS-C as well as point to potential pathogenic processes.
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January Is Cervical Cancer
Awareness MonthPap tests, HPV vaccines remain key prevention tools.
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State Support Could Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
School-located vaccination programs, centralized reminder systems, and quality improvement visits with primary care physicians are three state-level outreach tactics lawmakers could use to improve HPV vaccination rates, according to the results of a recently published analysis.
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AAP, PIDS Tailor Antibiotic Recommendations for Children
Policy statement underscores importance of creating stewardship programs.
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Remdesivir Injection and Baricitinib Tablets
Baricitinib/remdesivir should be used to treat suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients ≥ age 2 years who require supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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Virtual Visits and Antibiotic Prescribing
Compared to in-person visits, virtual visits were associated with improved antibiotic prescribing practices for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
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USPSTF: Screen At-Risk Adolescents, Adults for Hepatitis B
Advocacy group says recommendations are too narrow.