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COVID-19 vax tolerated even in people with mast cell activation syndrome

18 Mar 2022 by

COVID-19 vaccination is generally well tolerated, even in people with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) —among whom vaccine hesitancy is high, according to studies presented at AAAAI 2022.

COVID-19 vax tolerated even in people with mast cell activation syndrome

18 Mar 2022

Lower resilience tied to poorer medication adherence in glaucoma patients

18 Mar 2022 by

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the adherence to ocular hypotensive medication among patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to a study. Such reduction is potentially driven by lower psychometric measures of resilience and more confrontational coping strategies.

Lower resilience tied to poorer medication adherence in glaucoma patients

18 Mar 2022

Copper IUD ups cervicovaginal inflammation, but does not affect HIV risk

18 Mar 2022 by

While the use of a copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) broadly raises levels of cervicovaginal secretion (CVS) cytokines 6 months after insertion, it has no apparent impact on the risk of contracting HIV, according to a new study.

Copper IUD ups cervicovaginal inflammation, but does not affect HIV risk

18 Mar 2022

Booster COVID-19 vacc cuts breakthrough infection risk, particularly in individuals with no immune dysfunction

17 Mar 2022 by

Receipt of a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections* compared to full vaccination only, particularly among individuals without immunosuppressed/compromised conditions (ISC), according to a US study presented at CROI 2022.

Booster COVID-19 vacc cuts breakthrough infection risk, particularly in individuals with no immune dysfunction

17 Mar 2022

Mental disorders protect against sepsis death

17 Mar 2022

Sepsis patients with mental disorders see lowered rates of short-term mortality, a recent study has found.

Mental disorders protect against sepsis death

17 Mar 2022

Which preemies are most at risk of late-onset sepsis mortality?

17 Mar 2022 by

Among very low birthweight preterm infants with Gram-negative bacterial infections, inotropic support requirement, leukopenia, and elevated immature to total neutrophil ratio serve as red flags for late-onset sepsis mortality, according to a study from Singapore.

Which preemies are most at risk of late-onset sepsis mortality?

17 Mar 2022

Neuraminidase inhibitor use during pregnancy does not lead to adverse neonatal outcomes

16 Mar 2022

Pregnant women with exposure to neuraminidase-inhibitor medication do not seem to experience adverse neonatal outcomes, reveals a study.

Neuraminidase inhibitor use during pregnancy does not lead to adverse neonatal outcomes

16 Mar 2022

Carbapenem exposure ups risk of Enterobacterales infections

16 Mar 2022 by

Prior exposure to carbapenems is a strong risk factor for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) of carbapenem-nonsusceptible Enterobacterales (CnSE), according to a recent Singapore study.

Carbapenem exposure ups risk of Enterobacterales infections

16 Mar 2022

Why are parents hesitant to have their teens vaccinated against HPV?

16 Mar 2022

Parental hesitancy against the HPV shot remains very common in the US, a recent study has found. Concerns about safety and side effects are the most common reasons for having no intent to have their adolescent child vaccinated.

Why are parents hesitant to have their teens vaccinated against HPV?

16 Mar 2022

Corticosteroids help prevent hearing loss, neurologic sequelae in paediatric bacterial meningitis

15 Mar 2022

Children with bacterial meningitis appear to fare well with corticosteroids, which lead to a lower incidence of hearing loss and neurologic sequelae and faster resolution of fever, according to a meta-analysis.

Corticosteroids help prevent hearing loss, neurologic sequelae in paediatric bacterial meningitis

15 Mar 2022

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COVID-19 vax tolerated even in people with mast cell activation syndrome

COVID-19 vax tolerated even in people with mast cell activation syndrome

Lower resilience tied to poorer medication adherence in glaucoma patients

Lower resilience tied to poorer medication adherence in glaucoma patients

Copper IUD ups cervicovaginal inflammation, but does not affect HIV risk

Copper IUD ups cervicovaginal inflammation, but does not affect HIV risk

Booster COVID-19 vacc cuts breakthrough infection risk, particularly in individuals with no immune dysfunction

Booster COVID-19 vacc cuts breakthrough infection risk, particularly in individuals with no immune dysfunction

Mental disorders protect against sepsis death

Mental disorders protect against sepsis death

Which preemies are most at risk of late-onset sepsis mortality?

Which preemies are most at risk of late-onset sepsis mortality?

Neuraminidase inhibitor use during pregnancy does not lead to adverse neonatal outcomes

Neuraminidase inhibitor use during pregnancy does not lead to adverse neonatal outcomes

Carbapenem exposure ups risk of Enterobacterales infections

Carbapenem exposure ups risk of Enterobacterales infections

Why are parents hesitant to have their teens vaccinated against HPV?

Why are parents hesitant to have their teens vaccinated against HPV?

Corticosteroids help prevent hearing loss, neurologic sequelae in paediatric bacterial meningitis

Corticosteroids help prevent hearing loss, neurologic sequelae in paediatric bacterial meningitis