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Make the Diagnosis: Are Her Nail Symptoms Part of a Larger Picture?

A 62-year-old woman visited her doctor about thick, crumbling, discolored toenails that developed over many months. Can you diagnose the patient?

Jan 08, 2025
Image of a woman's discolored toenails
Here's What to Know About Human Metapneumovirus

Reports of the common respiratory illness are increasing in the Northern Hemisphere

Jan 08, 2025
A computer rendering of human metapneumovirus.
FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

Abrysvo and Arexvy labels will caution about risk of rare neurologic disorder

Jan 08, 2025
FDA SAFETY RSV vaccines Abrysvo and Arexvy over a computer rendering of a damaged myelin sheath.
DoxyPEP Rollout Tied to Dent in STI Epidemic in the Real World

Promising results in California, but antibacterial resistance still a concern

Jan 06, 2025
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Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

Genetic analysis suggested bird flu virus had mutated inside the patient

Jan 06, 2025
A colorized electron microscope image released by the NIAID of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.
Anti-Zoster Drug Prevents Shingles in Lupus Patients on Anifrolumab

Alternative to vaccination proves mettle in French study

Jan 06, 2025
A close up-photo of a herpes zoster rash on a woman’s abdomen.
Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here's What the Latest CDC Figures Show.

"A lot of flu out there," said the CDC's Carrie Reed, PhD

Jan 03, 2025
A photo of a flu vaccine in a pharmacy in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Which Respiratory Virus Do I Have?

There's a range of possibilities, and it's not easy to tell them apart

Jan 03, 2025
A computer rendering of viruses entering a person with their lungs visible.
Opinion
Will the Trump Administration Be a Dangerous Ally to the Wellness Industry?

Several nominees may pose a threat to evidence-based public health

Jan 03, 2025
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Cancer Warnings on Alcohol? Surge in GI Illnesses; Swab Detects Kids' Asthma Type

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jan 03, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Canadian Teen Recovers From Severe H5N1 Bird Flu Infection

Physicians provide details on closely watched case

Dec 31, 2024
A colorized transmission electron micrograph of H5N1 viruses.
CDC Issues Final Report in Blastomycosis Outbreak

Details from the largest-ever U.S. cluster of cases, which occurred at a Michigan paper mill

Dec 31, 2024
A computer rendering of Blastomyces fungus.
Older Immunocompromised Folks May Need More From RSV Vaccines

Limited seroconversion and preF IgG fold rises observed

Dec 31, 2024
A computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus particles.
Jimmy Carter Made Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease a Top Mission

Even after entering home hospice care, Carter kept asking for updates

Dec 30, 2024
A photo of Jimmy Carter holding a water pipe filter used to combat guinea worm disease, during a news conference in London.
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