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Can Diet Quality Slow Prostate Cancer?

Diet quality could play a role in the progression of prostate cancer for men undergoing active surveillance.

Advanced Lung Cancer Wearable Receives FDA Approval

The U.S. FDA has approved a wearable device for treating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in adults. Used with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel, it showed a median survival of 13.2 months.

Race and Socioeconomic Factors Reveal Low Vaccine Rates: IDWeek 2024

Vaccination rates in the U.S. continue to lag, and new research presented at IDWeek 2024 in Los Angeles, California, underscored the role social vulnerabilities play in access to preventive healthcare.

24-Hour Therapy for Parkinson’s: The First Of Its Kind

The U.S. FDA has approved a 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion for adults with advanced Parkinson’s disease. This therapy is the first of its kind.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Across US: IDWeek 2024

Use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an HIV-1 prevention strategy, across diverse demographic groups is not consistent, despite importance of the tool.

National Trends in Sepsis Rates in Children: IDWeek 2024

New data presented at IDWeek 2024, October 16-19, alerted doctors about the national trends and racial disparities in sepsis-related mortality rates (SRMR) in children between 1999 to 20219.

How Do Extreme Temperatures Affect Raynaud’s Phenomenon?

Hot and cold outdoor temperatures significantly worsen Raynaud’s phenomenon in patients with systemic sclerosis, according to new research.

How Long Do Antibiotics Take To Work? 7-Day Change: IDWeek 2024

New research presented at IDWeek 2024 may impact advice patients are given on how long antibiotics take to work following treatment of bloodstream infections.

Home Phototherapy for Psoriasis: Convenient and Effective

A major randomized clinical trial has demonstrated that home-based narrowband UV-B phototherapy is as effective as office-based treatment for patients with plaque or guttate psoriasis.

Avian Flu Detected Early in Wastewater: IDWeek 2024

Avian influenza H5 was detected in municipal wastewater solids during a U.S. cattle outbreak, providing a potential early warning system for future outbreaks.