April 16, 2025

Triple Drug Combo May Halt Enterovirus Infections

All three components have previously completed clinical trials for other applications and established safety profiles in humans.

Conexiant

April 16, 2025

E-Cigs + Cigarettes: Worse Disease Odds

"There is a need to reassess the assumption that e-cigarette use provides substantial harm reduction across all cigarette-caused diseases, particularly accounting for dual use," warns a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Conexiant

April 16, 2025

CONSORT 2025: Setting New Standards for Clinical Trial Reporting

"Readers should not have to infer what was probably done; they should be told explicitly." This principle drives the comprehensive CONSORT 2025 update, with its 7 new checklist items aimed at improving clinical trial transparency.

Conexiant

April 15, 2025

ACIP to Weigh COVID, RSV, Measles Shots

The CDC's expert panel convenes to discuss next-gen COVID-19 shots and vaccination guidelines for various diseases amid a US measles outbreak.

Reuters

April 11, 2025

New Meta-Analysis Updates Vitamin D Evidence

This meta-analysis of 46 randomized trials found no statistically significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on acute respiratory infection prevention overall or across subgroups.

Conexiant

April 10, 2025

Medical Oddities: Chewing Gum to Fight Flu & Herpes

Gum that fights viruses, tea that tames tumors, and grip strength that beats your DNA—science is getting creative (and tasty) this week.

Conexiant

April 07, 2025

Invasive Strep A Infections Double in the U.S.

Invasive group A streptococcal infections increased from 3.6 to 8.2 per 100,000 persons across 10 U.S. states over a 10-year period.

Conexiant

April 04, 2025

Gram-Negative Infection: 7 vs 14 Days of Antibiotics

Mortality occurred in 12.8% of the patients in the 7-day group compared with 13.7% of those in the 14-day group.

Conexiant

April 04, 2025

State Measles Cases Up 14% in 3 Days

Measles cases have been reported in 20 U.S. jurisdictions this year.

Reuters