Updated Guide on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment
A new guide provides updated recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), aiming to improve clinical management and optimize outcomes for patients with this common gastrointestinal disorder.
November 2022
Increasing Measles Vaccine Acceptance: Importance of Public Awareness
Improving measles vaccine acceptance requires raising public awareness about the importance of vaccination and addressing misconceptions and barriers to immunization, highlighting the critical role of healthcare communication and community engagement in vaccine advocacy efforts.
November 2022
Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine: Addressing Geographic Risks
Researchers find that equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine can mitigate transmission risks in different geographic areas, emphasizing the importance of global vaccine equity in controlling the spread of the virus and preventing future outbreaks.
November 2022
Structural Brain Changes Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Longitudinal Imaging Study
The first longitudinal imaging study before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection, with controls, investigates structural brain changes associated with COVID-19, shedding light on the neurological consequences of the virus and potential long-term effects on brain health.
November 2022
Methenamine Hippurate for Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: An Antibiotic-Sparing Approach
Methenamine hippurate represents an alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in women, providing an antibiotic-sparing strategy to mitigate the risk of antimicrobial resistance and adverse drug reactions.
November 2022
WHO Warns of Potential COVID-19 Surge in Ukraine: Surveillance Challenges
The WHO warns of a possible increase in COVID-19 cases in Ukraine, citing the low number of tests conducted since the onset of the Russian offensive, which raises concerns about significant undetected coronavirus transmission and underscores the importance of robust surveillance systems.
November 2022
Continued Use of Masks Post COVID-19 Vaccination: Public Health Recommendations
Masks will continue to be an important part of non-pharmaceutical interventions post-COVID-19 vaccination, serving as a preventive measure against viral transmission, particularly in high-risk settings and during outbreaks of emerging variants.
November 2022
Omicron vs. Delta Infection: Contrasting Clinical Presentations and Epidemiological Features
A comparison of patients infected with Delta versus Omicron COVID-19 variants presenting to Paris emergency departments reveals contrasting clinical presentations and epidemiological features, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2022
Heart Complications Rare but Treatable After COVID-19 in Children and Young Adults
Heart complications following COVID-19 illness are rare but treatable in children and young adults, emphasizing the importance of post-acute care services and cardiac monitoring to detect and manage sequelae of COVID-19 infection.
November 2022
PAHO Urges Inclusion of COVID-19 Vaccine in Routine Vaccination Programs
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) emphasizes the importance of integrating the COVID-19 vaccine into routine vaccination systems to sustain immunization efforts and prevent resurgence of the virus amidst declining cases and easing restrictions.
November 2022
