Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

COVID-19 Pandemic Shifted Timing of Seasonal Respiratory Surges

A study shows that a loss of immunity caused flu and RSV peaks to occur earlier in the season before returning to pre-pandemic patterns.

Infectious Diseases

Long COVID Patients Benefit from Cognitive Therapy

Patients with long COVID receiving individualized cognitive rehab showed significantly higher goal attainment scores at three months compared to standard care.

Coronavirus

Factors That Influence Parent Decisions on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination

Researchers found that five core values—safety, knowledge, trust, humanity, and autonomy—shape how minority parents approach pediatric vaccination.

Influenza

FDA Approves Generic Xofluza

The FDA approved the first generic of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, the first single-dose treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza and prophylaxis in patients 5 years of age and older.

RSV

Maternal RSV Vaccine Cuts Infant Hospitalizations Nearly 70%

Real-world data published in JAMA Network Open confirm the effectiveness of the RSVpreF vaccine in protecting newborns from respiratory syncytial virus.

Other Infections

PCR Testing Improved Detection of Life-Threatening Fungal Infections

Molecular diagnostics provide faster, more accurate identification of mucormycosis and co-infections compared to traditional culture methods.