Herpes Zoster Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Events
Long-term risks for stroke and coronary heart disease increased for individuals with history of herpes zoster versus those with no history of herpes zoster
Study Looks at Extent of Residual Lung Abnormalities After COVID-19 Hospitalization
Posthospitalization prevalence of residual lung abnormalities estimated at 11.7 percent in sensitivity analyses
PTSD, Psychiatric Disorders Tied to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Findings seen even when accounting for sociodemographic factors, comorbidities, and smoking
Fewer Parents Talking to Child’s Regular Provider About Vaccines
Conversations less often about flu or COVID-19 vaccines versus school-required vaccines
On World AIDS Day, White House Announces Plan to End Epidemic by 2030
Global goals include reaching UNAIDS targets for reducing new infections and reaching targets for all age, gender, and population groups
First FDA-Approved Fecal-Based Treatment Helps Fight C. difficile
Rebyota is prepared from human stool donated by qualified individuals
FDA Moves to Ease Restrictions on Gay Men Giving Blood
Administration says it expects to issue updated draft guidance in the coming months
CDC Will Test New Areas for Polio in Wastewater
Agency says information could be used to target vaccination efforts and rapidly increase coverage if needed
Temporal Improvement Seen in Standard of Care for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Outcomes improved from Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2 to ACTT-3, although potential explanatory factors were similar
Overactive Bladder Common in Postacute COVID-19 Syndrome
COVID-19 may lead to new or worsening urinary symptoms in men and women
