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Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

A recent study has observed a low incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) among hospitalized children with no comorbid disease. In addition, most episodes of diarrhoea are mild and self-limiting, occurring usually among male patients, those aged <3 years, and those treated with ibuprofen.

Vaccination reduces risks of long-COVID and death

COVID-19 vaccination can reduce the risk of long COVID if given before SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Findings suggest that vaccination before infection confers only partial protection in the post-acute phase of the disease. Hence, reliance on vaccination as a sole mitigation strategy may not optimally reduce long-term health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

Cumulative febrile and respiratory illnesses among infants are significantly associated with negative neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes, suggests a recent study.

Switching antiretroviral regimens does not help with weight loss

Switching from an integrase inhibitor (INI)-based antiretroviral treatment (ART) regimen to a protease inhibitor (PI)-based regimen falls short of reversing weight gain while on the INI-based regimen, according to the results of the open-label phase IV DEFINE trial.

Circumcision may reduce HIV risk in men who have sex with men

Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) appears to cut the risk of contracting HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly those who mainly practice insertive anal sex, as shown in a study from China presented at IAS 2023.

PPI exposure can make children susceptible to serious infections

The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) appears to pose heightened risks of serious infections in young children, according to a study.