The AJMC® Infectious Disease compendium is a comprehensive resource for news and interviews about the viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that create illness and outbreaks.
June 10th 2025
New research reveals mental health recovery post COVID-19 takes nearly 3 times longer than physical health, highlighting the need for targeted care strategies.
Over Half of US Infants Infected With RSV in First Year of Life, Study Finds
September 25th 2024More than half of healthy term infants born in the United States are infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during their first year of life, with significant hospitalization and illness rates observed.
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New RSV Vaccine Is Likely Cost-Effective for Older Adults, Study Finds
September 17th 2024Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in adults aged 60 years and older may be cost-effective in preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life, and deaths, according to one study.
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Top 5 Causes of Death on the First Labor Day Fueled by Harsh Working Life
August 30th 2024Infectious diseases were the leading causes of death on the first Labor Day, just ahead of a major epidemiological shift that brought both vaccines to fight these deadly ailments but also the rise of cigarette smoking.
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Part 2: Addressing Migrant Workers' Vulnerability to HIV
August 7th 2024In part 1 of this interview, Musarrat Perveen, regional coordinator at Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility in Asia (CARAM Asia), explained the research she presented at the 25th International AIDS Conference and the disparities migrant workers continue to encounter in HIV care.
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Part 1: Addressing Migrant Workers' Vulnerability to HIV
August 5th 2024We spoke with Musarrat Perveen, regional coordinator at Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility in Asia (CARAM Asia), who advocates at regional and global levels for policy reform of discriminatory practices that put migrant workers at risk of HIV and AIDS.
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CBT Group Sessions Ease Distress in Older Patients Living With HIV
August 1st 2024This research presented at AIDS 2024 shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups help to fill an unmet need among older persons living with HIV: to overcome the age-related health disparities this group experiences from being in long-term care and improve their health outcomes.
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What We’re Reading: Surging Global Dengue Cases; EHR Blocking Ban Finalized; Weight-Loss Drug Access
June 26th 2024The CDC issued a warning to doctors on Tuesday to look out for dengue cases amid a global surge; HHS has finalized disincentives to prevent health care organizations from unreasonably blocking the exchange of electronic health record (EHR) information; patients in some states, like West Virginia, cannot afford weight-loss medications due to the high costs and lack of insurance coverage.
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