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ICD-10-CM Study Finds Women Face Higher Risks in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

September 2025

Sex differences in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) severity and outcomes were highlighted in a retrospective study using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes, with findings showing that females face higher risks of sepsis and mechanical ventilation during hospitalization compared to males.

ICD-10-CM Study Finds Women Face Higher Risks in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

Sex differences in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) severity and outcomes were highlighted in a retrospective study using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes, with findings showing that females face higher risks of sepsis and mechanical ventilation during hospitalization compared to males.

Benign Acute Childhood Myositis Rises After COVID-19 Pandemic

Benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) has seen a sharp rise in incidence during the post-COVID era, according to a retrospective study from a tertiary pediatric center.

Rare Bacterium Identified in Recurrent Breast Abscess

A rare gram-positive bacterium, Lawsonella clevelandensis, has been identified as the cause of a recurrent breast abscess in a middle-aged woman, underscoring the importance of molecular diagnostics for accurate identification of difficult-to-culture pathogens.

IDSA Guideline Update on Infliximab for Severe COVID-19

The latest clinical practice guideline update provides new recommendations on the use of infliximab for hospitalized adults with severe or critical COVID-19.

Interferon Nasal Spray Shows Protective Effect Against COVID-19

Daily prophylaxis with interferon-alpha (IFN-α) nasal spray significantly reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection in adult patients with cancer, according to findings from a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

Pre-Illness COVID Symptoms Predict Long COVID Risk

New evidence suggests that individuals with poorer pre-infection mental health and a higher burden of prior symptoms face a greater risk of developing long COVID, according to findings from a large national cohort study.

Statistical Models Reveal Rising MRSA Infections

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are on the rise, with new statistical modeling showing significant links between community-acquired and hospital-acquired cases, age, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bacterial Vaginosis Secretions Found to Enhance HIV Infection

Cervicovaginal secretions from young females with bacterial vaginosis (BV) were shown to enhance HIV infection in new research that underscores the biological mechanisms linking BV to increased HIV risk.

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