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Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

15 Jul 2026 by

In adolescents living with HIV, a 5-days-on and 2-days-off dosing of antiretroviral therapy (ART) with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, lamivudine, and dolutegravir fails to match the efficacy of continuous dosing for maintaining viral suppression, as shown in the BREATHER Plus trial conducted in Africa.

Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

15 Jul 2026

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

15 Jul 2026 by

Daily supplementation with multivitamins offers no significant protection against the incidence of COVID-19 in older adults when compared with placebo, as shown in the COSMOS randomized trial.

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

15 Jul 2026

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

14 Jul 2026 by

Digital microscopy combined with artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates comparable accuracy to the reference standard for identifying multiple targets in primary healthcare laboratories and may even increase sensitivity in diagnosis, reports a study.

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

14 Jul 2026

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine

13 Jul 2026 by

A territory-wide population-based study has identified significant knowledge gaps regarding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with a quarter of respondents reporting no prior awareness of RSV and approximately 40 percent incorrectly believing RSV-specific antiviral treatments exist. The survey also found that approximately two-thirds of respondents would be willing to receive a fully funded vaccine and that knowledge about RSV significantly influenced vaccine willingness.

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine

13 Jul 2026

Reusable noninferior to single-use catheters for patients with urinary retention

13 Jul 2026

For patients with urinary retention requiring clean intermittent catheterization, the use of reusable catheters does not appear to increase the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) and serious complications when compared with single-use catheters, according to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial.

Reusable noninferior to single-use catheters for patients with urinary retention

13 Jul 2026

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 June 2026)

09 Jul 2026

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-30 June 2026 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 June 2026)

09 Jul 2026

Switching to entecavir reduces relapse, flare in HBeAg-negative patients

06 Jul 2026

In hepatitis B e antigen-negative (HBeAg) patients, the last antiviral agent used prior to end of therapy (EOT) appears predictive of the timing of clinical relapse, according to a study. An entecavir-switching strategy may prevent relapse and reduce hepatitis flare and its severity within 24 weeks after EOT.

Switching to entecavir reduces relapse, flare in HBeAg-negative patients

06 Jul 2026

Cardiac rehab equally effective post-COVID

04 Jul 2026 by

Cardiac rehabilitation produces functional capacity gains and quality of life improvements in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), and a history of COVID-19 does not blunt this effect, according to a study.

Cardiac rehab equally effective post-COVID

04 Jul 2026

Chronic airway diseases linked to increased pertussis infection risk

03 Jul 2026

Patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appear to have an elevated risk of pertussis infection, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chronic airway diseases linked to increased pertussis infection risk

03 Jul 2026

Decolonization with antiseptics in elderly homes cuts MRSA hospitalizations

02 Jul 2026 by

Universal decolonization using topical antiseptics is shown to reduce hospitalizations due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection among elderly home residents in Hong Kong.

Decolonization with antiseptics in elderly homes cuts MRSA hospitalizations

02 Jul 2026

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Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine

Reusable noninferior to single-use catheters for patients with urinary retention

Reusable noninferior to single-use catheters for patients with urinary retention

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 June 2026)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 June 2026)

Switching to entecavir reduces relapse, flare in HBeAg-negative patients

Switching to entecavir reduces relapse, flare in HBeAg-negative patients

Cardiac rehab equally effective post-COVID

Cardiac rehab equally effective post-COVID

Chronic airway diseases linked to increased pertussis infection risk

Chronic airway diseases linked to increased pertussis infection risk

Decolonization with antiseptics in elderly homes cuts MRSA hospitalizations

Decolonization with antiseptics in elderly homes cuts MRSA hospitalizations