Interna Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company announced today that it has signed an agreement with the University of Oxford to conduct a Phase IIa human challenge trial evaluating ...

Patients with uveitis exhibited lower risk for TB with adalimumab therapy, though the risk was not completely eliminated.

Cancer patients face a high risk for infection when undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), particularly during the period of neutropenia. In this high-risk ...

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) prophylaxis refers to preventive measures that a doctor may take to stop a recurrence of ARF. These measures involve administering antibiotics to prevent infection. ARF is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Two doses of PPSV23 5 years apart are recommended. Stratifying T-cell deficiencies can help ensure safe ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(7):647-648. From the beginning, the scientific basis for recommendations for endocarditis prophylaxis was not well established. The evidence supporting prophylaxis ...

Effective strategies are urgently needed to reduce mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) through breast-feeding in resource-limited settings. Women with HIV-1 ...

Haemophilia, a rare bleeding disorder, once drastically shortened lifespans. Prophylaxis, involving regular clotting factor infusions, has revolutionized treatment, preventing bleeds and improving ...