Monoclonal Antibody Reduces Mortality for SARS-CoV-2-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
SARS-CoV-2-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung condition that causes fluid to build up in the lungs leading to difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, confusion, and dizziness and decompensate into complications such as blood clots and infections.1,2 About 25% to 40% of people with ARDS do not survive, even with treatment, which […]
Addressing the Threat of Candida Infections: Resistance and Management
Oliver Cornely Image credits: CECAD Cologne Candida species are the leading cause of fungal infections in hospitalized patients, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. Invasive candidiasis, including candidemia, primarily affects immunocompromised or critically ill individuals, while mucocutaneous candidiasis, such as oral thrush and vulvovaginal candidiasis, can occur in otherwise healthy individuals. While mucocutaneous forms are […]
New therapy may effectively control HIV in Uganda
A multi-national, multi-institutional study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators found little natural resistance to a new HIV therapy called lenacapavir in a population of patients in Uganda. The study, published Jan. 30 in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, adds to growing evidence that lenacapavir may be a powerful new tool in the global anti-HIV […]
Recce Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Data from Phase 2 Study for Gel for ABSSSI
Image credit: Recce Pharmaceuticals Sydney, Australia-based Recce Pharmaceuticals reported positive findings from its phase 2 study examining the efficacy and safety of its topical gel, R327G (RECCE 327), in patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI), including those with diabetic foot infections (DFI). R327G demonstrated a 93% primary efficacy endpoint over 14 […]
Early Detection of Measles in Wastewater Highlights Silent Transmission Risks
Elke Wollants Image credits: LinkedIn Researchers have identified measles virus genotype D8 in wastewater samples from Brussels, Belgium, raising concerns about silent transmission in the region. The findings highlight the growing role of wastewater surveillance in tracking viral circulation and informing public health interventions. The study analyzed wastewater from Belgian treatment plants and detected measles […]
