Infectious Diseases
Fecal Transplant Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s
Synthesis of 12 studies shows isolated benefits of fecal microbiota transplant, illuminates the disease’s multifactorial treatment requirements.
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T-to-A Metric for Fever Fails Scrutiny
Large study results argue against time-prescribed antibiotics for febrile children with cancer.
Strategies to Support Pulmonary Transplant Patients – and their New Lungs
Organ storage temperatures and levels of vaccine dosing are being studied to improve outcomes for transplant patients.
Particulates Tied to Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Research team identifies environmental pollutants as an independent risk for this recalcitrant disease.
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Make a ReferralClamping Down the Metabolic Pipeline to B Cells
Study shows leveraging metabolic flexibility of white cells may open new therapeutic avenues for lupus and others.
Bacteremia Count Indicates Overtreatment in Chronic Neutropenia
A study demonstrates why neutrophil count is not a reliable indicator of bacteremia risk in children outside the oncology realm.
APOL1 Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality
Nationwide analysis finds variants may confer more than elevated risk of kidney disease.
Crowe Lab Aims Single Antibody at 2 Viral Diseases
Using a single antibody that prevents two similar diseases may reduce the expense and burden of distribution.
COVID-19 Vaccination in Later Pregnancy Extends Protection to Babies
Timing of maternal vaccination examined for the greatest benefit to babies after birth.
Bacteria Flips Protective Function in Gut Microbiota
Ongoing research highlights the important battles between pathogens and our gut microbiota.