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XEC Variant May Be Driving ‘Silent’ COVID-19 Surge In December 2024

Forbes Healthcare

Wastewater surveillance suggests that we in the midst of what's being called a "Silent" COVID-19 surge fueled by the XEC variant of the SARS-CoV-2. Here's what to do.

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Nirsevimab (Beyfortus): is universal prophylaxis for RSV warranted?

Sensible Medicine

Dharini Bhammar, PhD, MBBS, is a respiratory physiologist and evidence enthusiast. As a new mum, her pediatrician recommended the RSV monoclonal antibody for her baby. After reviewing the evidence, she declined it. We are excited to share her clearly written argument as an excellent example of evidence translation. Core concepts discussed include effect size, net benefit and the external validity of clinical trials.

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Which Animals Have Caught Bird Flu In The U.S.?

Forbes Healthcare

Avian influenza has spread far beyond the nation's birds, infecting all manner of creatures from zoo animals, wild mammals, farm animals and even people.

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In the New Year, Can Legislation Protect Patient Data?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Errol Weiss, chief security officer, Health-ISAC. Healthcare data breaches are reaching unprecedented levels, with attacks that target the industry surging in both frequency and sophistication. Cybercriminals are zeroing in on vulnerabilities across healthcare systems, […] The article In the New Year, Can Legislation Protect Patient Data?

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