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A systematic review supports the continued safety and effectiveness of Covid-19, RSV, and influenza vaccines for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, highlighting detailed vaccine efficacy, safety profiles, and recommendations for at-risk populat
A comprehensive Singaporean cohort study reveals increased odds of cardiovascular complications during the first 30 days post-acute dengue infection, especially in older adults, emphasizing the need for targeted cardiac monitoring.
A large retrospective cohort study found no significant association between perinatal or early infant antibiotic exposure and subsequent hospitalization for infections in early childhood, providing reassurance about the cautious use of anti
A randomized trial showed rifaximin does not improve 12-month survival or reduce complications in severe cirrhosis with ascites, but better adherence may decrease liver-related events.
This review explores the potential of targeting HBx-induced HSPB1 to suppress HBV cccDNA and enhance hepatic immune responses, highlighting a promising peptide-based therapeutic approach.
A Spanish multicenter study reveals a sharp rise in pediatric invasive group A streptococcal infections and severity after 2022, highlighting emm1 strain predominance and risk factors for critical illness and mortality.
A comprehensive study identifies key clinical and temporal risk factors associated with severe invasive group A streptococcal disease in children, highlighting increased severity and incidence post-COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands.
A Finnish longitudinal study reveals that elevated Epstein-Barr virus antibody levels are significantly associated with persistent oral HPV infections, highlighting potential viral interplay in oropharyngeal oncogenesis risk.
This study explores how early Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and immune responses influence oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in children, revealing the interplay between EBV serology, paternal education, and oral HPV acquisiti
This study links EBV seropositivity to immune dysregulation and increased mortality in pediatric sepsis, highlighting potential pathways for targeted therapies.
This study evaluates clinical testing trends for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV among hospitalized children from 2016 to 2024, revealing shifts in testing frequency and identifying factors influencing test utilization.
Comparative effectiveness evidence from multicenter pediatric emergency departments demonstrates that targeted and universally offered gonorrhea and chlamydia screening increase detection rates versus usual care, highlighting the need for i
This article reviews recent studies on EBV transmission in pediatric kidney transplants, highlighting risk factors, monitoring strategies, and implications for reducing posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD).
This study examines how pandemic-related nonpharmaceutical interventions affected immunity development to Streptococcus pyogenes and common respiratory viruses in children aged 0-4 years, offering insights into rising invasive infections.
A European study reveals that COVID-19 nonpharmaceutical interventions led to reduced immunity against S pyogenes and RSV in children aged 3-4, potentially explaining the recent spike in severe infections.
This study evaluates targeted indoor residual spraying’s effectiveness against Aedes-borne diseases and highlights its limitations despite entomologic success.
A large randomized trial in Mali demonstrated that mass azithromycin administration to infants aged 1–11 months did not reduce mortality compared to placebo, challenging previous findings in sub-Saharan Africa.
Systematic review evidence supports accelerated epigenetic aging in people living with HIV compared to uninfected individuals, highlighting the need for further research considering antiretroviral therapy and confounding factors.
Tomatine, a natural compound incorporated into mRNA vaccine nanocarriers, significantly enhances antigen expression and innate immune activation, boosting adaptive immunity against tumors and SARS-CoV-2, underscoring its potential as a vers
This study elucidates drug resistance patterns and genotype-phenotype correlations in multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains from Hainan Island, China, revealing implications for tailored MIC-based therapies.
