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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Across US: IDWeek 2024

Use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an HIV-1 prevention strategy, across diverse demographic groups is not consistent, despite importance of the tool.

Testosterone Exposure Doesn’t Affect Oocyte Cryopreservation in Gender-Diverse Individuals

Prior testosterone exposure does not negatively affect oocyte cryopreservation outcomes in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents and young adults.

New Approach Could Cut Gestational Diabetes Tests by 50%

Gestational diabetes screening in low-income countries faces challenges due to the accessibility of oral glucose tolerance tests. A study suggests early-pregnancy HbA1c testing, could reduce OGTT reliance

National Trends in Sepsis Rates in Children: IDWeek 2024

New data presented at IDWeek 2024, October 16-19, alerted doctors about the national trends and racial disparities in sepsis-related mortality rates (SRMR) in children between 1999 to 20219.

How Do Extreme Temperatures Affect Raynaud’s Phenomenon?

Hot and cold outdoor temperatures significantly worsen Raynaud’s phenomenon in patients with systemic sclerosis, according to new research.

Factor XI/XIa Inhibition: ESC Update

The emerging class of agents targeting factor XI/XIa offers the paradigm-shifting possibility of ‘haemostasis-sparing anticoagulation’…

Blood Cancer Not Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Older adults diagnosed with hematologic malignant neoplasms experience cognitive decline at a rate similar to normal aging.

Improving Acute Myocardial Infarction Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes

Diabetes significantly raises the risk of non-ST segment myocardial infarction, with affected patients experiencing worse short- and long-term outcomes. Despite this, they often receive less invasive care.

New CML Treatment Shows Promise, But Standard Therapy Endures

The ASC4FIRST trial highlights asciminib, a new BCR::ABL1 inhibitor, as a potential alternative to current tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic myeloid leukaemia

Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution Linked to COPD Exacerbations

A new study has found that both indoor and outdoor air pollution significantly worsen respiratory health in patients with COPD