Carina Lew
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🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: University of Florida Scientists Develop an mRNA Cancer Vaccine That Reprograms the Immune System to Hunt Down Cancer Cells Without Genetically Engineering Immune Cells Outside the Body
Led by Elias Sayour, M.D., Ph.D.
Led by Elias Sayour, M.D., Ph.D.
September 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 15 Sep:
On 14 Sep, DRC reported a total of 7 258 cases and 3 510 deaths (58 new cases & 35 deaths since the last update).
905 patients remain in isolation.
EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
On 14 Sep, DRC reported a total of 7 258 cases and 3 510 deaths (58 new cases & 35 deaths since the last update).
905 patients remain in isolation.
EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
September 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: When patients ask about raw milk, clinicians can take their questions seriously, examine the evidence together and distinguish well-supported findings from claims that remain unproven, writes Shira Doron, MD, FIDSA. https://bit.ly/4wXyXI5
Talking to patients about raw milk: What clinicians should know
When patients ask about raw milk, clinicians can take their questions seriously, examine the evidence together and distinguish well-supported findings from claims that remain unproven.
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September 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 8 Sep:
On 7 Sep, DRC reported 6 686 (+82) cases & 3 226 (+51) deaths. 819 patients remain in isolation.
EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW.
Info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#PublicHealth #Ebola #IDsky #EpiSky
On 7 Sep, DRC reported 6 686 (+82) cases & 3 226 (+51) deaths. 819 patients remain in isolation.
EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW.
Info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#PublicHealth #Ebola #IDsky #EpiSky
September 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 2 Sep:
On 1 Sep, DRC reported 6 186 (+86) cases & 3 007 (+57) deaths. 830 patients remain in isolation.
EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW.
Info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#PublicHealth #Ebola #IDsky #EpiSky
On 1 Sep, DRC reported 6 186 (+86) cases & 3 007 (+57) deaths. 830 patients remain in isolation.
EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW.
Info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#PublicHealth #Ebola #IDsky #EpiSky
September 3, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Public Health Alerts: Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, May–July 2026—an interim report
On June 25 of this year, Michigan officials notified the CDC of an increase in Cyclospora cases in the state.
More from @nejm.org & CIDRAP: bit.ly/4zOTEc1
📷: Jessica and Lon Binder / Flickr cc
On June 25 of this year, Michigan officials notified the CDC of an increase in Cyclospora cases in the state.
More from @nejm.org & CIDRAP: bit.ly/4zOTEc1
📷: Jessica and Lon Binder / Flickr cc
September 3, 2026 at 1:55 AM
The Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP) today reported three more H9N2 avian flu cases on mainland China, all in children under the age of 6 years.
Last week, CHP recorded two cases. Read more: ow.ly/Ub1z50YNHMO
Last week, CHP recorded two cases. Read more: ow.ly/Ub1z50YNHMO
April 22, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Acute Hepatitis B among PWH Switched to Long-Acting Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine: The Context Matters
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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April 22, 2026 at 3:52 AM
When Switching Antiretroviral Therapy Is Not Enough
✅ Just Accepted
#IDTwitter
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#IDTwitter
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April 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Risk of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Children Aged <11 Years in the United States
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Risk of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Children Aged <11 Years in the United States
In this retrospective analysis of medical claims, incidence of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) among United States infants, toddlers, and children was
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April 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Age-specific risk of herpes zoster in immunocompetent adults ≥18 years-of-age – a retrospective cohort study in the United States
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Age-specific risk of herpes zoster in immunocompetent adults ≥18 years-of-age – a retrospective cohort study in the United States
AbstractBackground. Approximately one-third of United States (US) individuals develop herpes zoster (HZ). Recent HZ incidence data are lacking, especially
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April 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Estimating Changes in Facility MRSA Infection Rates Due to Changes in MRSA Precaution Policy
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Estimating Changes in Facility MRSA Infection Rates Due to Changes in MRSA Precaution Policy
This study leveraged COVID-19–related changes in MRSA prevention across 121 VA hospitals to assess effects of contact precautions and surveillance. Effects
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April 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
⏲️ A new study challenges the ‘5-second rule’ for dropped surgical implants.
Disinfection may help reduce contamination on surgical implants but doesn’t eliminate it entirely.
Read more: ow.ly/BvJj50YzrfO
Disinfection may help reduce contamination on surgical implants but doesn’t eliminate it entirely.
Read more: ow.ly/BvJj50YzrfO
March 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Dolutegravir Reduces Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Proviral Load and Improves Neurological Outcomes in a Phase 2 Controlled Trial
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Dolutegravir Reduces Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Proviral Load and Improves Neurological Outcomes in a Phase 2 Controlled Trial
In this randomized, pilot trial, we treated 83 patients with either dolutegravir or vitamin C. After 48 weeks, dolutegravir use was significantly associate
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March 30, 2026 at 3:37 PM
From Crisis to Control: A Study of Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Efficacy in Harare, Zimbabwe (2017–2024)
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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March 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Comment on “Comparative Analysis of High-Dose Dual Therapies in First-Line Helicobacter pylori Eradication: An Inverse Probability of Treatment-Weighted Multicenter Study”
✅ Just Accepted
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March 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Targeted Genomic Surveillance Unveils Genetic Variations linked to Regional Malaria Drug Resistance Dynamics in India
✅ Just Accepted
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Targeted Genomic Surveillance Unveils Genetic Variations linked to Regional Malaria Drug Resistance Dynamics in India
Monitoring of drug resistance associated mutations in P. falciparum parasites is critical for effective drug treatment. We have demonstrated the use of a s
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March 16, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Addition of Clofazimine Enhances the Activity of Standard Treatment Regimen in a Mouse Model of Tuberculous Meningitis
✅ Just Accepted
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March 16, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis: A prospective population-based cohort study
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis: A prospective population-based cohort study
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March 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Immune-Based Cytokine Signatures of Prolonged Pandemic-Associated Chilblains
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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March 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
CARB-X targets 4 product themes for new funding round
CARB-X is looking to fund projects focused on gram-negative bacteria, novel chemistry, and non-vaccine approaches for preventing neonatal sepsis.
CARB-X is looking to fund projects focused on gram-negative bacteria, novel chemistry, and non-vaccine approaches for preventing neonatal sepsis.
CARB-X targets 4 product themes for new funding round
CARB-X is looking to fund projects focused on gram-negative bacteria, novel chemistry, and non-vaccine approaches for preventing neonatal sepsis.
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March 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Longitudinal Epidemiology and Variant Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Coastal Kenya (2020–2025): Clinical Features and Wave Patterns
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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March 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Studies suggest #COVID vaccination in pregnancy cuts risk of preeclampsia, doesn’t cause miscarriage
Full vaccination and a booster dose reduced the risk of preeclampsia by 15% and 33%, respectively, the authors estimate.
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Full vaccination and a booster dose reduced the risk of preeclampsia by 15% and 33%, respectively, the authors estimate.
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February 22, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The new issue is out!
Ahead of the WHO's meeting on the composition of influenza vaccines for 2025/26, this issue features essential research on influenza vaccine coverage, effectiveness, and a local surge in cases associated with subclade K.
Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...
Ahead of the WHO's meeting on the composition of influenza vaccines for 2025/26, this issue features essential research on influenza vaccine coverage, effectiveness, and a local surge in cases associated with subclade K.
Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...
February 22, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Melioidosis Complicated by Native Valve Endocarditis in a Traveler Returning From Thailand to the United States
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Melioidosis Complicated by Native Valve Endocarditis in a Traveler Returning From Thailand to the United States
Abstract. Endocarditis from melioidosis is rarely reported; only 14 cases have been reported in the literature. We present a fatal case of native aortic va
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February 22, 2026 at 3:56 AM