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Pharmacist-led antiretroviral stewardship helps eliminate medication errors

An antiretroviral stewardship programme led by an HIV-specialized pharmacist can improve the safety of people living with HIV (PLHIV) by reducing medication errors, as shown in a Singapore study presented at ECCMID 2023.

More movement tied to lower risks of hospitalization for common health conditions

Individuals engaging in more physical activities had lower risks of hospitalization for a multitude of common health conditions, according to a prospective cohort study using data from the UK Biobank.

Fosfomycin, cefixime prevent infections in prostate biopsy

In patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, prophylaxis with either fosfomycin or cefixime leads to fewer infectious complications, as shown in a study presented at the 38th Annual EAU Congress (EAU 2023).

COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on parents’ mental health

In Singapore, the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures affected parents’ lives and family dynamics, leading to mental health decline, according to a survey.

Severe infections up risk of major cardiovascular disease

After being hospitalized for severe infections, individuals appear to be at increased risk of major cardiovascular disease events, as reported in a study.

COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity PROTECTS BETTER than natural immunity from previous infection

Vaccination against COVID-19 provides superior protection against all-cause health events as shown in a recent study in the US. Vaccinated individuals had significantly lower all-cause mortality, hospitalization, and emergency department visits than those who were previously infected but were unvaccinated.

This suggests that strong natural immunity acquired from a previous COVID-19 infection does not appear to fully compensate for the detrimental effects of an initial infection.