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While rapid antigen test is less sensitive than conventional nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) such as RT-PCR* in detecting SARS-CoV-2 virus, “a test does not have to be perfect to be clinically useful,” said Professor Angela Caliendo during a session in IDWeek 2021 — echoing the maxim that perfect should not be the enemy of good in the pandemic era.

Broad spectrum (BS) antianaerobic therapy shows greater and even longer-lasting effect on the lung microbiome of patients with cystic fibrosis, without achieving recovery of pulmonary function noted with narrow spectrum (NS) therapy, reports a study.

Individuals who receive supplementation with magnesium at higher concentrations show increased bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip and femoral neck, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The oral selective Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) inhibitor ritlecitinib effectively prevents hair loss in people with alopecia areata (AA) compared with placebo, according to the ALLEGRO study presented at EADV 2021.

B-cell signalling suppression with tirabrutinib appears to promote remission in patients with refractory pemphigus, as shown in a phase II trial. Furthermore, treatment has reduced oral corticosteroid exposure over time without any major safety concerns.