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New COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting KP.2 Variant Available

Medscape Medical News September 10, 2024

Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines are updated to better match currently circulating COVID strains, while the Novavax adjuvant will target the JN.1 variant — a predecessor of KP.2.
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Twice-Yearly PrEP Gives 'Huge' 100% Protection

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
CROI 2024

What's Next for the World's First HIV Vaccine?

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2024

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UK Releases New Watchlist of High-Threat Pathogens

Medscape News UK March 25, 2025
Sustained Protection of Bivalent RSV Vaccine for Seniors

Medscape Medical News March 24, 2025
Group B Streptococcus Infections Raise Mental Disorder Risk

Medscape News UK March 24, 2025
Risk Of 2,000 New HIV Infections a Day After US Aid Freeze, UN Says

Reuters Health Information March 24, 2025
US Turns to Brazil for Eggs and Considers Other Sources During Bird Flu Outbreak

Reuters Health Information March 24, 2025
Bird Flu: What Infectious Disease Physicians Need to Know

Medscape Medical News March 24, 2025
UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread

Reuters Health Information March 24, 2025
WHO Calls for Immediate Action as Report Shows 10% Rise in Child TB Infections in European Region

Reuters Health Information March 24, 2025

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Offit on Vaccines Paul A. Offit, MD

Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

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Auwaerter on Infectious Diseases Paul G. Auwaerter, MD

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US Falls Behind Other Countries in Avoidable Deaths

Commentary March 25, 2025

It just doesn’t work to keep throwing money at poor health outcomes.
European Doctors’ Sexual Harassment Report 2025

Report March 24, 2025
Ethicist Supports Assisted-Suicide Policies—With Safeguards

Commentary March 20, 2025
GLP-1s Are Crazy Effective — Just Not Cost-Effective

Commentary March 17, 2025

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Rapid Review Quiz: Emerging Infectious Diseases

Interactive Quiz March 25, 2025

Are you familiar with emerging infectious diseases? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fever and Chest Pain in an 8-Year-Old Girl

Case Challenge March 25, 2025
Acute Arthritis in Traveller Reveals Rare Viral Infection

Clinical Case March 25, 2025
Rapid Review Quiz: The Gut Microbiome and Health

Interactive Quiz March 20, 2025

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July 22-26, 2024 Munich, Germany
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The PA Advantage: A Vital Solution for Better Patient Care

Medscape Medical News March 26, 2025

Physician associates are enhancing patient care and expanding access where it’s needed most.
Strong Foundation Key to Expansion of Medical Home Teams

Medscape Medical News March 26, 2025
Is It Time to Overhaul Medical Malpractice Law?

Medscape Medical News March 25, 2025
When Your Match Is a Mistake

Medscape Medical News March 21, 2025

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