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Circulating T cells tied to CVD risk in people with HIV infection
Subsets of peripheral circulating CD4 T cell among people with HIV infection (PWH) are predictive of incident cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart failure and atherosclerotic CVD, reveals a study.
Circulating T cells tied to CVD risk in people with HIV infection
20 Oct 2022
Beta-blocker shows potential for diabetic foot ulcers
A novel, topical formulation of esmolol, a cardio-selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker, may just have landed a spot in the diabetes treatment landscape, as it shows promise as treatment alternative for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
Beta-blocker shows potential for diabetic foot ulcers
20 Oct 2022
Topical antibiotics work well against acute infectious conjunctivitis in children
Treatment with topical antibiotics in children with acute infectious conjunctivitis shortens time to clinical cure and helps resolve symptoms as early as 3 days, as reported in a study.
Topical antibiotics work well against acute infectious conjunctivitis in children
17 Oct 2022
Pre-DAA IL-1β can predict HBV reactivation in HCV
Among hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients with resolved hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, levels of interleukin (IL)-1β before the initiation of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment may help predict HBV reactivation, reports a recent study.
Pre-DAA IL-1β can predict HBV reactivation in HCV
14 Oct 2022
Kidney transplant recipients see lower IgG production after COVID-19 jab
Vaccination against COVID-19 seems to be less effective among kidney transplant recipients, according to a recent study. Cessation or reduction of immunosuppressive treatments may help increase the production of immunoglobulin (Ig)G in these patients.
Kidney transplant recipients see lower IgG production after COVID-19 jab
14 Oct 2022
Metformin, ivermectin, fluvoxamine OUT for severe COVID-19 prevention?
The use of metformin, fluvoxamine, or ivermectin in an outpatient setting did not appear to prevent progression to severe COVID-19, according to results of the phase III COVID-OUT trial.
Metformin, ivermectin, fluvoxamine OUT for severe COVID-19 prevention?
11 Oct 2022
Cefepime/enmetazobactam effective for suspected gram-negative complicated UTI
Patients with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) or acute pyelonephritis caused by gram-negative pathogens may fare better with cefepime/enmetazobactam than with piperacillin/tazobactam, as the former is associated with a greater likelihood of achieving treatment success, according to the results of a phase III trial.