There was an overall decrease in influenza vaccine uptake among US adults from 2020 to 2024, according to a recent study.

AJCC9V human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma staging classification offers improved prognostication and management.

The US FDA has escalated the recall of a popular Dubai chocolate spread sold nationwide to its highest alert level due to salmonella risks.

The duration of antibiotic therapy for GN-BSIs varied across US hospitals and was commonly longer than 10 days, including in patients with uncomplicated bacteremia.

Patients with inflammatory arthritis would benefit from vaccination against herpes zoster, with the Shingrix vaccine showing a crude effectiveness of 50%.

Pediatric and adult patients experienced noninferior and robust immune responses to RIV4, as well as similar safety profiles.

The rates of BSIs and other invasive bacterial infections were high among hospitalized veterans with evidence of substance use.

No improvement in clinical outcomes occurred among inpatients with COVID-19 who received nirtmatrelvir-ritonavir or molnupiravir in addition to usual care.

Younger patients with cardiac hardware, intravenous drug use, or who are receiving dialysis are at increased risk for Candida endocarditis.

Heat-related emergency department visits for children increased from 2012 to 2023, according to a recent study.

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has removed 2 senior officials who were appointed by President Donald Trump.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most common complications affecting solid organ transplant recipients.