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Bloodstream infections rarely occur in children hospitalized for influenza but are associated with intensive care unit (ICU) admission, mechanical ventilation, longer hospital stay, and higher in-hospital mortality, according to a study.

Individuals dealing with the stubborn scars and hyperpigmentation left behind by acne may find benefit in trifarotene cream – the newest among the new generation of topical retinoids approved for acne treatment, according to the findings of two vehicle-controlled, phase IV studies presented at AAD 2024.

Individuals with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease appear to obtain marked symptomatic improvements with a water-free cyclosporine 0.1% eye solution, according to the results of a phase III vehicle-controlled study from China.

Patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are at heightened risk of latent tuberculosis (TB), while those with latent TB are also at increased risk of HBV infection, reveals a study. Notably, the risk of co-infection is highest among Asians and those born in high-incidence countries.

Birth month is predictive of influenza vaccination timing in young children, owing to its impact on the scheduling of preventive care visits, reports a US study. Specifically, children born in October are more likely to be vaccinated in the same month and less likely to be diagnosed with influenza, supporting recommendations that promote October vaccination.