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A photo of a box of vials of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN; Jynneos) mpox vaccine.

Single Dose of Mpox Vaccine Series Appears to Give Partial Protection

However, full two-dose vaccine series likely needed to curtail mpox resurgence, researchers say

A computer rendering of H5N1 viruses in the blood stream.

Full Sequence of Missouri Patient's H5 Bird Flu May Not Be Available

Still, CDC officials say virus appears related to strain seen in dairy cows

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Sports Doc Sex Abuse Probe; Corpse in Hospital Catering Oven; Herpes Vax Flop

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An aerial photo of a wastewater treatment plant outside Houston, Texas.

Circulating H5N1 Bird Flu Spotted by Wastewater Monitoring During Summer

Signal has generally trailed off, but more sensitive method showed virus lingering in Texas

A photo of a pharmacist holding a box of molnupiravir (Lagevrio) capsules.

Molnupiravir May Offer Modest 6-Month Benefits for High-Risk COVID Patients

Secondary analysis of trial data consistent with observational studies

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Steroid Use Tied to Diabetes; Suicide Rates Climbing; Legionnaire's Death Toll Rises

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FDA ADCOMM sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) over a computer rendering of bacteria spilling from a bladder.

FDA Advisors Question Potential Role of Novel Oral UTI Antibiotic

Concerns about patient selection, antibiotic resistance dominated the discussion

A photo of a blood test in culture bottles in an incubator being tested for bacterial growth.

What Can We Learn From Blood Culture Bottle Shortage?

Its disparate impact offers lessons in resource sharing and medical ethics

A colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.

Questions Linger About Missouri Patient Who Contracted Bird Flu

Human-to-human transmission a key concern

A photo of Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John Kennedy during the 1960 debate.

95-Year-Old Physician: Here's How I Stood Up to a Deeply Ill Richard Nixon

Nixon was still recovering from a difficult infection when he debated JFK in 1960

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Missing RN Found Dead; Egg-Linked Salmonella Outbreak; World's Oldest Med Student?

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Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

Also in TTHealthWatch: beta-blockers after MI

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shown, March 15, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Missouri Patient Tests Positive for Bird Flu Despite No Known Exposure to Animals

Risk to general public remains low, CDC says

Which Vaccines Should You Get and Recommend This Fall?

Paul Offit, MD, talks about the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season

FDA ADCOMM sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) over a computer rendering of bacteria spilling from a bladder.

FDA Reviewers Voice Concerns Over Novel UTI Treatment

Oral antibiotic has potential for inappropriate use, agency says

A photo of an advertisement for the Lifeline play outside the Signature Theater in New York City.

Clinicians Star in Off-Broadway Musical About Antimicrobial Resistance

Past and present collide in a show with an important public health message

A photo of scissors and a $100 bill.

Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts and Layoffs Take Hold in Public Health

Governments are slashing budgets that feed local health departments

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Nurse Goes Missing; Mpox on Airplanes; Warning on Pain Supplements

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A photo of a boy receiving treatment for mpox at a hospital in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mpox Is Back in the News. Here's What Clinicians Need to Know.

This new surge is different, WHO leader says

A photo of a senior woman receiving a vaccination.

RSV Vaccines Show High Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in Older Adults

Initial trials were not powered to assess efficacy against RSV-associated hospitalization

A photo of the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon.

$300M Lawsuit for Hospital Where RN Is Accused of Replacing Fentanyl With Tap Water

Suit says the hospital failed to monitor medication administration procedures

A computer rendering of CAR T cell therapy in multiple myeloma.

Infections the Main Cause of Nonrelapse Mortality After CAR-T for Blood Cancers

Systematic review and meta-analysis finds CAR T-cell-specific toxicities only account for 11.5%

FDA EUA Novavax COVID-19 vaccine over a photo of a vial of Nuvaxovid and a syringe.

FDA OKs Updated Novavax COVID Shot

Unlike the mRNA vaccines, protein-based vaccine targets JN.1 strain

A photo of Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian sleeping at a makeshift tent camp in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip.

Baby in Gaza Has Polio Strain Tied to Mistakes in Eradication Campaign, Experts Say

Case shows the failure of WHO's global effort, according to scientists tracking polio outbreaks

A photo of a female veterinarian holding her blue rubber gloved hand up to the nose of a dairy cow.

With Only Gloves to Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu

Employers fail to provide PPE while concerns grow over undiagnosed cases

A computer rendering of an Mpox virus particle.

Amid Global Emergency, FDA OKs Another Vaccine for Mpox

"All effective tools" are needed to combat mpox threat, expert says

An aerial photo of the Boar鈥檚 Head processing plant in Jarratt, Virginia.

Mold, Insects at Boar's Head Plant Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak

Deli meat plant broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

More Mosquito-Linked Deaths; Historic Cannabis, Hallucinogen Use; Vandy Doc in Space

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ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.

Wegovy Protects Against Deadly COVID Cases

Non-cardiovascular benefits observed in SELECT trial

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

If RFK Jr.'s Brain Worm Could Talk; Listeria Deaths Rise; Teen Drilled Skull in OR?

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A computer rendering of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.

Amino Acid Derivative Fails to Eliminate TB Infection in Mid-Stage Trial

However, N-acetylcysteine may improve lung function, small study suggests

A Liveyon REGEN advertisement.

Liveyon CEO Convicted in Stem Cell Scheme That Sickened Many

20 patients became ill after receiving contaminated umbilical cord stem cell products

A photo of attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

An Unwelcome Souvenir From the Democratic National Convention: COVID

Multiple cases reported on social media; few precautions in evidence at the convention

An electron micrograph of Clostridioides difficile bacteria

Another Injectable Toxoid Vaccine Flops for C. Diff

It's time to look at oral vaccines to prevent C. difficile infections, experts say

Olympic Chief Medical Officer on Athletes' GI Illness After Seine Events

IOC data show "about a 10% infection rate in those who swam in the Seine"

A photo of a Cattail mosquito at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, in South Portland, Maine.

U.S. Records Year's First EEE Virus Death

Case in New Hampshire resident was the state's first in a decade

A photo of a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host.

What to Know About the Oropouche Virus, Also Known as Sloth Fever

Officials say to be on the lookout for infection in travelers coming from Cuba and South America

A close up photo of an aedes aegypti mosquito.

West Nile and EEE: What to Know About Mosquito-Borne Illness in the U.S.

These diseases may be causing a buzz, but they're not doing anything unusual this season

A photo of blood culture media bottles in a laboratory machine.

Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Says

Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says

FDA EUA Pemivibart (Pemgarda) over a photo of the packaging and vial of Pemgarda.

FDA Could Soon Limit Use of Only Drug for COVID Prevention

Pemivibart may have reduced activity against growing variant KP.3.1.1, agency warns

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