Looking at INSTI Therapy and Metabolic Adverse Events
Investigators wanted to examine spontaneously reported adverse events and whether they were cause for concern.
FDA Clears AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine to Resume US Trial
The conclusion to the independent safety review punctuates a 50-day period of scrutiny and discussion around 2 non-fatal adverse events reported in patients.
Delving Deeper into Post Ebola Syndrome
Here is a look at the patterns within the variety of symptoms and presentations during physician exams.
Understanding Cefiderocol and the Results of the CREDIBLE-CR Study
A presenting author offers greater study insights into this novel therapy for the treatment of serious infections.
Rates of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in ICU Patients With Influenza Far Lower Than Previously Thought
The study population comprised 224 patients admitted to the ICU with influenza, and the overall rate of IPA was 3.1% (7/224).
Moderna Reaches Full Enrollment for its COVID-19 Vaccine
Its phase 3 COVE trial enrollment is complete and the company is working towards its goal of FDA approval.
Long-Term Care Facility Residence Associated With Atypical Presentation of COVID-19
Reports of hospitalized older adults with COVID-19 who do not experience the classic symptoms are on the rise.
Fosmanogepix Shows Promise as an Effective Novel Antifungal in POC Trial
“The compound appears to be safe and well-tolerated, [and we observed] excellent efficacy based on a very small sample size,” Peter G. Pappas, MD, said.
Antibiotic Stewardship in the Urgent Care Setting Cuts Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Encounters
The urgent care setting is a prime target for antimicrobial stewardship efforts as it becomes an increasingly prevalent form of healthcare delivery.
Starting Addiction Care with Injection Drug-Infected Patients
A firsthand look into a Kentucky program that's initiated opioid use disorder care in recurring HIV, hepatitis C patients.
Remdesivir Becomes First Fully FDA-Approved COVID-19 Treatment in US
The full approval is based on 3 randomized controlled trials showing benefit of remdesivir compared with placebo across multiple outcome assessments.
Pediatric Antibiotic Prescribing Remains High in ED, Despite Testing
New data highlight the need for more antimicrobial stewardship adoption in emergency care settings.
Multidrug-Resistant Infection is Diverse, Frequent in Hospital Setting
Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide is Non-inferior to IV Ertapenem
Results from the Pivotal ADAPT-PO study were reported.
FURI Study Reports on Ibrexafungerp for Treatment of Refractory Fungal Diseases
Results show medication provides therapeutic response for Candida.
20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Comparable to Prevnar 13 in Phase 3 Study
In an effort to expand serotype coverage beyond 13, a 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, PCV20, is currently in development.
POLAR Study: Switch to Long-Acting Cabotegravir-Rilpivirine Every 2 Months Is Safe, Tolerable
Overall, 88% of participants who received long-acting therapy preferred CAB LA+RPV LA compared with oral treatment.
BRAAVE 2020: Biktarvy Noninferior as a Switch Treatment for Black Americans Living With HIV
The results support B/F/TAF as a switch option for Black Americans who are virologically suppressed, including individuals with a history of treatment failure or pre-existing resistance.
COVID-19’s Effect on Clinical Trials of Long-Acting Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine for HIV Infection
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected clinical trial site restrictions, drug delivery, dosing, patient monitoring, and follow-up?
SARS-CoV-2 Household Transmission Risk is Significantly High
New data presented at IDWeek showed more than half observed households with a COVID-19 case reported a secondary infection, oftentimes within 3 days.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin Beneficial for Severe COVID-19
Phase 1 data and a history of benefit for worsening respiratory infections show promise for the therapy.
Tri-Antigenic Hepatitis B Vaccine Elicits Significant Immunity
New head-to-head phase 3 data show a promising potential new HBV vaccine may join the market in the near future.
Asymptomatic and Symptomatic COVID-19 Nursing Home Residents: Who Carries the Greater Viral Load?
In a large nursing home study, asymptomatic and symptomatic residents were found to carry similar viral loads.
Oral Care May Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Spread
New data show ADA-recommended oral care for inpatients is associated with an 85% reduction in NVHAP infections at an 800-bed medical center over a year.
Weight Changes When Switching PWH from ABC or TDF to TAF
A study looked at weight gain when changing therapy regimens.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer Dies
The participant was taking a placebo and the trial will continue according to initial reports.
SURE-1 Trial: Results of Sulopenem Vs Ciprofloxacin
Sulopenem was superior to ciprofloxacin for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Investigational RSV Vaccine Found to be Immunogenic
In a phase 1/2 randomized clinical trial, GlaxoSmithKline’s RSVPreF3 vaccine elicits a response.
DAV132, Novel Colon-Targeted Adsorbent, Protects Intestinal Microbiota From Antibiotic-Induced Dysbiosis
The composition of the gut microbiome is easily disrupted by antibiotics, leaving the host susceptible to further infection or other disturbance of gut flora that can lead to both short- and long-term deleterious effects.
Vaccine Race: Mei Mei Hu on Developing, Researching a COVID-19 Vaccine
A vaccine developer joins for a firsthand discussion on the development, research, and distribution process.