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The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

A new review sheds light on the origins of this virus and recently acquired knowledge about its disease mechanism and the preventive and therapeutic measures appropriate in this situation.

31 Aug 2022

Men who have sex with men adopting protective measures against monkeypox virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published the results of a survey specific to monkeypox virus (MPV) infection associated with the American Men's Internet Survey (AMIS) in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

29 Aug 2022

Full-dose anticoagulation lowers the risk of blood clotting complications in COVID-19 patients

A clinical trial of patients with COVID-19 led by investigators at the TIMI Study Group at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Critical Care Cardiology Trials Network has found that full-dose anticoagulation lowers the risk of blood clotting complications compared with standard-dose prophylactic anticoagulation.

29 Aug 2022

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

Researchers explored the complex relationship between the gut microbiome of people in different countries and the observed COVID-19 severity, measured as the hospitalization rate of the corresponding country.

29 Aug 2022

What are the clinical characteristics and complications of patients with a monkeypox infection?

Researchers described the clinical characteristics and complications of monkeypox virus infections.

29 Aug 2022

COVID-19 pandemic: An epidemiological update

Epidemics and pandemics have been frightening the human chase again and again. SARS, H1N1, Ebola, and more have exposed their real face in the past, but with every such outbreak.

25 Aug 2022

Clinicopathological correlations and obstetric management of pregnant women with monkeypox virus infection

Researchers described the impact, potential mechanisms, and management of maternal and fetal monkeypox virus infections.

23 Aug 2022

A practical guide for monkeypox diagnosis, prevention and treatment

Researchers provide an overview of the monkeypox infection in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Aug 2022

Study reveals safety and uptake of sotrovimab against severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in England

In a newly released study, researchers explored the sotrovimab uptake for severe COVID-19 prophylaxis and its safety across the community populations in England.

22 Aug 2022

What is the monkeypox self-diagnosis ability of men who have sex with other men in the Netherlands?

Researchers examined the monkeypox self-diagnosing capacity, determinants of self-isolation, and vaccination intentions among men who have sex with other men (MSM) in the Netherlands.

22 Aug 2022

Study highlights the lack of evidence-based clinical management guidelines for monkeypox

A dearth of high quality, up to date clinical guidance on monkeypox may be hampering effective and safe treatment of the infection around the world, concludes a review of what's available to guide patient care and published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

18 Aug 2022

Study detects asymptomatic monkeypox virus infection

A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine aimed to assess the presence of MPVX in the anorectal samples of MSM who had undergone routine tests for sexually transmitted infections from 5th June to 11th July 2022.

17 Aug 2022

Can evolutionary principles lead to new treatments or vaccines for monkeypox?

Researchers question whether evolution can assist in the development of new treatments and vaccines to combat the current monkeypox outbreak.

16 Aug 2022

Report documents the detection of monkeypox virus in anal samples taken from asymptomatic MSM

A brief research report documents positive monkeypox virus PCR results found in anal samples taken from asymptomatic MSM (men who have sex with men).

16 Aug 2022

The efficacy of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and serum from monoclonal antibody-treated patients against Omicron sublineages

Researchers evaluated the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2, BA.4, and BA.5 sub-variants by therapeutic monoclonal antibodies.

16 Aug 2022

Early 2022 monkeypox virus spread among sexual networks of bisexual and gay males in England

Researchers investigated the cause of the early monkeypox virus transmission across bisexual and gay men's sexual networks in England in 2022.

16 Aug 2022

What is the epidemiology of monkeypox infections?

A new study has described the epidemiology of monkeypox infections to understand the severity and extent of recent outbreaks in non-endemic countries.

12 Aug 2022

Researchers describe case report of male monkeypox patient

In a new case study, researchers described the case of a male patient with monkeypox.

10 Aug 2022

Case series of first 3 monkeypox patients in Massachusetts treated with tecoviromat

A team of US-based scientists has described the therapeutic efficacy of a pan-Orthopoxvirus inhibitor, tecovirimat, in patients with monkeypox infection

3 Aug 2022

Special issue supports a national program to improve access to PrEP for preventing the spread of HIV

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have contributed to a special issue of the Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, including studies and commentary that support a national program to improve access to PrEP, a medication that prevents the spread of HIV.

29 Jul 2022

Prophylaxis News and Research

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

Men who have sex with men adopting protective measures against monkeypox virus

Full-dose anticoagulation lowers the risk of blood clotting complications in COVID-19 patients

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

What are the clinical characteristics and complications of patients with a monkeypox infection?

COVID-19 pandemic: An epidemiological update

Clinicopathological correlations and obstetric management of pregnant women with monkeypox virus infection

A practical guide for monkeypox diagnosis, prevention and treatment

Study reveals safety and uptake of sotrovimab against severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in England

What is the monkeypox self-diagnosis ability of men who have sex with other men in the Netherlands?

Study highlights the lack of evidence-based clinical management guidelines for monkeypox

Study detects asymptomatic monkeypox virus infection

Can evolutionary principles lead to new treatments or vaccines for monkeypox?

Report documents the detection of monkeypox virus in anal samples taken from asymptomatic MSM

The efficacy of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and serum from monoclonal antibody-treated patients against Omicron sublineages

Early 2022 monkeypox virus spread among sexual networks of bisexual and gay males in England

What is the epidemiology of monkeypox infections?

Researchers describe case report of male monkeypox patient

Case series of first 3 monkeypox patients in Massachusetts treated with tecoviromat

Special issue supports a national program to improve access to PrEP for preventing the spread of HIV

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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