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AIDS 2024

Twice-Yearly PrEP Gives 'Huge' 100% Protection

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024

Final results of the highly anticipated PURPOSE 1 trial of lenacapavir show the shots prevent new infections without many side effects.
CROI 2024

What's Next for the World's First HIV Vaccine?

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2024
Tackle Deadly Melioidosis With Swift, Specialized Care

WebMD Health News October 5, 2023

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Tick-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise in Canada

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2024
'Doesn't Fit Anything I Trained for': Treating Chronic Lyme

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2024
Bird Flu Infects Three More Colorado Poultry Farm Workers

Reuters Health Information July 25, 2024
Newer Shingles Vaccine Tied to Lower Dementia Risk

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
UN Agency Seeks Urgent Response to 'alarming' Spread in Asia-Pacific Bird Flu

Reuters Health Information July 25, 2024
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Sliced Deli Meats

WebMD Health News July 23, 2024
The Case of the Drunken Teetotaler

Medscape Medical News July 23, 2024
Merck's RSV Shot Helps Protect Infants in Mid-to-late Stage Study

Reuters Health Information July 23, 2024

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The Disturbing Sexual Trend With Real Health Consequences

Commentary July 23, 2024

Strangulation ("choking") during sex is on the rise among teens and young adults, and those being harmed are mostly women.
A Cash Giveaway to Improve Health

Commentary July 22, 2024
Laboratory-Developed Meat: Ethicist Says It's Worth Pursuing

Commentary July 22, 2024
New Mid-Year Vaccine Recommendations From ACIP

Commentary July 11, 2024

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Auwaerter on Infectious Diseases Paul G. Auwaerter, MD

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Seizures After Consuming Alcohol and Raw Beef

Case Challenge July 26, 2024

A 55-year-old man who drinks alcohol regularly developed a fever, abdominal pain, and loose stools after consuming raw beef. He then had a seizure. Do you know what's wrong?
Rectal Bleeding and Weight Loss

Case Challenge July 24, 2024
Severe Abdominal Pain, Fever, and Chills

Case Challenge July 24, 2024
Rapid Review Quiz: Adult Tinea Capitis

Interactive Quiz July 17, 2024

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AIDS 2024

July 22-26, 2024 Munich, Germany
CROI 2024

March 03-6, 2024 Denver, Colorado
ANAC 2023

October 25-28, 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana

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Medical Debt Delays Care for Those With Depression, Anxiety

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2024

Medical debt affects adults with depression and anxiety, with over 27% delaying or forgoing mental health care. Those with debt are twice as likely to delay or skip care.
Primary Care Meets Artificial Intelligence

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
Physicians Cite Barriers in Addiction Care: Study Reveals

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
Introducing: A New Way to Get Teens Mental Health Care

Medscape Medical News July 24, 2024

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