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Unraveling Mitochondrial Dysfunction as a Key Pathological Feature in Long COVID Syndrome

By MedXY 08/30/2025

Long COVID patients exhibit distinct mitochondrial bioenergetic impairments, with altered ATP synthase function correlating with clinical symptoms and quality of life, implicating mitochondrial dysfunction in its pathogenesis.

Infectious Diseases Nephrology news Specialties Urology

Case Report: Unilateral Renal Agenesis Presenting as Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a 25-Year-Old Woman

By MedXY 08/26/2025

A 25-year-old woman with recurrent urinary tract infections was diagnosed with unilateral renal agenesis, highlighting the importance of imaging in persistent urinary symptoms.

Infectious Diseases Specialties Urology

Iterum Therapeutics Launches New Oral Antibiotic for Urinary Tract Infections

By MedXY 08/21/2025

Iterum Therapeutics has launched Orlynvah, the first oral penem antibiotic approved in the US for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, addressing growing antibiotic resistance.

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Kidney-transplant recipients benefit from COVID-19 vaccination

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Kidney-transplant recipients on long-term kidney replacement therapy demonstrate significant reductions in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and mortality following three or more vaccine doses, supporting booster vaccinations in this vulnerable population.

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Common Cold and Reduced COVID-19 Risk: Insights from the HEROS Cohort Study on Rhinovirus-Induced Airway Antiviral Responses

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Recent rhinovirus infection may nearly halve COVID-19 risk and reduce viral load by triggering airway antiviral gene expression, partially explaining children's milder COVID-19 outcomes.

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Symptomatic Respiratory Disease and COVID-19 Testing Among Healthcare Workers: Insights from the Post-Pandemic Era in Ireland

By MedXY 08/20/2025

A recent Irish study reveals that 6 in 10 healthcare workers with respiratory symptoms test for COVID-19, while vaccination coverage remains low, highlighting ongoing risks and the need for enhanced infection control and vaccination strategies.

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COVID reinfection may raise risk of persistent symptoms by 35%

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Observational data from the RECOVER Initiative suggest that SARS-CoV-2 reinfection raises the risk of long COVID by 35% relative to single infections, with more recent vaccination potentially mitigating this risk.

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Sex-Specific Impact of COVID-19 on Vascular Aging: Evidence from the CARTESIAN Study

By MedXY 08/20/2025

COVID-19 accelerates vascular aging by approximately 5 years, disproportionately affecting women, with vaccination conferring protection primarily in females, highlighting sex-specific immunological responses and long-term vascular risks.

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Razor Blade COVID-19 Variant Drives Up Cases in the U.S.

By MedXY 08/20/2025

The Stratus variant, known as XFG, now dominates COVID-19 cases in the U.S., complicating recovery efforts amidst rising infections and changing vaccine guidance.

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Diverging Pediatric Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccination: The AAP Advocates Routine Immunization for Young Children Amid Federal Policy Shift

By MedXY 08/20/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all young children aged 6-23 months, diverging from current CDC policies that advise shared decision-making for healthy children. This review analyzes epidemiologic data, guideline conflicts, and implications for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine policies.

Infectious Diseases news Specialties Urology

Sulopenem versus Amoxicillin/Clavulanate for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection: A Comprehensive Clinical Review

By MedXY 08/19/2025

Sulopenem demonstrates noninferior efficacy to amoxicillin/clavulanate in treating uncomplicated UTI with a higher rate of mild adverse events, amidst rising antimicrobial resistance challenges.

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Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Rabies Monoclonal Antibody and Vaccine for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Insights from a Phase 4 Trial in India

By MedXY 08/15/2025

A phase 4 randomized trial demonstrates that combining rabies monoclonal antibody with vaccine in category 3 exposures is safe, immunogenic, and effective in preventing rabies up to one year post-exposure.

Clinical Updates Infectious Diseases news Oncology Specialties

Nature: Influenza and SARS‑CoV‑2 can awaken dormant breast cancer cells and trigger lung metastasis

By MedXY 08/10/2025

A Nature paper shows influenza and SARS‑CoV‑2 lung infections can reactivate dormant disseminated breast cancer cells (DCCs) via IL‑6 and CD4+ T‑cell–mediated mechanisms, with concordant human data linking SARS‑CoV‑2 infection to higher cancer‑related mortality and pulmonary metastasis risk.

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Balancing Copper Antimicrobials: A Double-Edged Tool in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

By MedXY 08/09/2025

Laboratory evolution shows copper exposure can select for antibiotic cross-resistance in Escherichia coli, but resistance may reverse quickly after copper withdrawal — supporting strategic, time-limited use and surveillance of copper-based antimicrobials.

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Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Costs in Vietnam: Insights from a Six-Year Hospital Study

By MedXY 08/08/2025

A major Vietnamese tertiary hospital study reveals substantial incremental costs and lengths of stay associated with antimicrobial-resistant ESKAPE pathogens, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Woman Develops Brain Infection After Eating Overnight Refrigerated Watermelon: Caused by Listeria Bacteria

By MedXY 08/08/2025

A 38-year-old woman suffered a serious brain infection after consuming leftover refrigerated watermelon contaminated with Listeria. This article explains the risks of Listeria, symptoms, and prevention tips to ensure food safety.

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Common Infectious Diseases in Summer and Their Prevention

By MedXY 08/05/2025

An overview of common infectious diseases during summer, their symptoms, transmission, and preventive measures to protect public health.

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M72/AS01E-4 Tuberculosis Vaccine: Promising Advances for HIV-Positive Populations in High-Burden Settings

By MedXY 08/05/2025

A phase 2 trial in South Africa shows that the M72/AS01E-4 TB vaccine is safe and immunogenic for virally suppressed, ART-treated HIV-positive adolescents and adults, supporting its potential to address a key unmet clinical need.

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Long COVID and the Workforce: Navigating a Complex Path Back to Employment

By MedXY 08/05/2025

Long COVID is keeping millions of workers out of the workforce, with significant barriers to compensation and treatment. Standardized diagnostics, validated therapies, and regulatory reforms are urgently needed to support affected individuals and the healthcare system.

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Can Merely Seeing Infection Activate Real Immunity? The Neuroscience of Virtual Pathogens and Immunological Anticipation

By MedXY 08/05/2025

A pioneering study demonstrates that visual cues of infection in virtual reality can trigger real immune activation, revealing a rapid neural-immune interface with potential implications for medicine, psychology, and vaccine development.