Study summaries highlight increased infection rates in young adults; a spike in HCV in reproductive-aged women; and a potential new treatment for HCV in young children.
FDA Approves First-in-Class Zolifodacin for Uncomplicated Gonorrhea
Zolifodacin is a single-dose oral treatment option for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea and one of the first new classes of drugs for the disease in 20 years.
Countering Vaccine Misinformation in Clinical Practice with Amesh Adalja, MD: Primary Viewpoints Podcast
Infectious disease expert shares strategies for PCPs to counter vaccine myths, navigate policy changes, and build patient trust.
WHO Safety Panel Updates Evidence Review, Confirms Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism
WHO experts weighed decades of high-quality studies against flawed analyses, finding consistent evidence that current vaccines pose no autism-related risk.
Weekly Dose: A Roundup of Top Stories for Primary Care Physicians
PODCAST: Listen to our first episode for new research on bacterial vaginosis, a new treatment option for chronic urticaria, and more.
New 5-Minute Test Accurately Distinguishes HIV Infection from Vaccine-Induced False Positives
A new rapid HIV test accurately differentiates vaccine-induced false positives from active HIV-1 infection, potentially improving diagnostics and vaccine trials.
PreP Dispensing Barriers Linked to Higher HIV Incidence: US Claims Analysis
Formulary restrictions and prior authorization requirements block access to newer PrEP options, while cost sharing over $50 cuts dispensing odds by 93%.