Chronic Bacterial Infections Associated With an Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke
In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed the relationship between 4 infectious bacteria and the risk for ischemic stroke.
General Infectious Disease
Dementia More Common in Adults With HIV
People older than 50 years with HIV are more likely to have dementia than people without HIV.
Outcomes of Treatment With Convalescent Plasma vs Standard Care in Patients With COVID-19
Investigators conducted a study that compared the risk for intubation or death with convalescent plasma vs standard care for the treatment of patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Impact of Gender Inequities in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
An update on where women stand in academia, in specialties such as infectious diseases and internal medicine, and the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women.
SARS-CoV-2 Shot Continues to Prevent Infection, Hospitalization With Delta Variant
Vaccination protects against SARS-CoV-2 infection and hospitalization during a period with increasing predominance of the delta variant.
SARS-CoV-2 Severity, Outcomes Linked to Age and Multiple Sclerosis Subtype
A team of investigators sought to understand COVID-19 characteristics in people with multiple sclerosis and identify high-risk patients.
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Effectiveness 66% During Delta Predominance
The vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection decreased to 66 percent when the delta variant became predominant.
Among Persons With HIV, More Finish Short-Course TB Prophylaxis
Tuberculosis preventive treatment completion is higher with three months of rifapentine-isoniazid than six months of isoniazid among patients with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy.
ACOG Releases Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommends that all eligible individuals, including those who are pregnant, recently pregnant, and lactating, receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Household SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Higher With Younger Children
Younger children may be more likely to transmit SARS-CoV-2 infection to other members of their households compared with older children.
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