December 20, 2024

Small HCQ Study Falls to Retraction

When combining hydroxychloroquine with azithromycin, researchers reported 100% virological cure by day 6 compared to 57.1% with hydroxychloroquine alone and 12.5% in controls - though the now-retracted study's small sample included just 6 patients receiving both drugs.

Conexiant

December 20, 2024

Long COVID Shows Five Distinct Patterns: Study

In the 2024 update, the NIH's RECOVER Initiative identified five distinct symptom patterns and new diagnostic thresholds for long COVID.

Conexiant

December 18, 2024

First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case Confirmed

The U.S. reports its first severe human case of bird flu, impacting dairy herds and farm workers. California declares an emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spreads more widely and infects dozens of workers.

Reuters

December 18, 2024

Drug-Resistant Cholera Strain Spreads Globally

A highly drug-resistant strain of cholera, AFR13 7PET, is spreading globally, causing major outbreaks and posing a threat to antibiotic treatments, as emphasized by study leader Francois-Xavier Weill.

Reuters

December 17, 2024

Trump's Health Picks Clash on Vaccines, Policy

The selection of individuals for federal health agencies under President-elect Donald Trump presents conflicting views on matters such as abortion limits, vaccine safety, covid-19 responses, and the use of weight-loss medications.

KFF Health News

December 16, 2024

Probiotics' Limits Revealed in Major Review

"Current evidence does not support the notion that probiotics can restore the microbiota to its pre-antibiotic state."

Conexiant

December 16, 2024

Study Finds New Sexual Transmission Disease Risks

Review expands list of viruses persisting in human semen from 9 to 22.

Conexiant

December 16, 2024

Childhood Smoking Exposure Affects MS Risk

New research reveals children with genetic risk for multiple sclerosis show elevated Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and reduced brain volumes when exposed to household smoking, suggesting environmental factors interact with genetic susceptibility years before typical MS onset.

Conexiant

December 16, 2024

Health Advocates Fight RFK Jr. Nomination

Health advocates campaign against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination, citing concerns about his anti-vaccine activism and policies, which have led to opposition from various organizations.

Reuters