November 11, 2026

Can 8 lab markers predict severe pediatric flu?

Blood glucose was the strongest predictor in a machine learning model with an AUROC of 0.88, although sensitivity reached only 50%.

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November 10, 2026

Early doxycycline use may raise pregnancy loss risk

Investigators found higher pregnancy loss rates compared with alternative antibiotics for respiratory infections, although findings among patients with acne differed across databases.

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November 06, 2026

4 societies align on 2026–2027 respiratory vaccine guidance

New guidance addresses COVID-19, influenza, and RSV across age and risk groups.

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November 05, 2026

Hospital sewer biofilms harbor resistant E. coli

Hospital biofilms in Sweden contained 3.11-fold more ciprofloxacin-resistant and 3.48-fold more cefotaxime-resistant E. coli.

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November 03, 2026

May long COVID improve without full recovery?

Investigators found that symptom improvement remained possible years after infection, but patients with multisystem symptoms had lower likelihood of improvement.

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November 03, 2026

FDA tentatively approves generic lenacapavir

The twice-yearly injection could expand access to affordable HIV prevention across 120 countries.

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October 29, 2026

CDC mandates Ebola attestation for US-bound flights

The new requirement applies to US citizens, permanent residents, and foreign travelers.

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October 28, 2026

FDA adds generic valganciclovir oral solution

 The new option is indicated for CMV prophylaxis in pediatric kidney and heart transplant recipients, as well as adult CMV retinitis and transplant prophylaxis.

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October 28, 2026

Miliary tuberculosis may masquerade as toxoplasmosis

Chest imaging and sputum testing uncovered tuberculosis in a patient whose incidental brain lesions initially suggested a parasitic infection.

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October 27, 2026

CDC chief medical officer resigns after 6 months

Jennifer Shuford, MD, MPH, will leave the agency November 12, with an acting successor named.

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