John Schoen

LOS ANGELES — Another study is suggesting that shorter is better — this time, a 2-week course of antibiotics for bloodstream infections was safely cut in half in a multinational randomized trial.

CHICAGO — An hourlong session at NUTRITION spotlighted several studies that investigated different approaches to enhancing exercise performance by manipulating diet and nutrition. One of the studies examined whether a ketone monoester and carbohydrate supplement increased erythropoietin during recovery of aerobic exercise, while another suggested that a version the keto diet — high

BOSTON — The emergence of infectious diseases can be tied to events like climate change, social change and political trends, according to an expert. Heather C. Yun, MD, USAF, FACP, deputy commander for medical services at Brooke Army Medical Center, recapped her talk at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, focusing on three areas: multidrug-resistant organisms, including the

SAN DIEGO — Results of a scoping review showed that home-based testing for sexually transmitted infections addresses important barriers that often prevent young people from seeking care, but few programs are tailored for youth.

NEW YORK — In a video interview, John V. Williams, MD, explains to providers what they can expect from seasonal viruses like influenza, human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus this winter.

A copper intrauterine device, or IUD, with a novel design was safe, effective and well-tolerated in women during the first year of use, according to results from a phase 3 clinical trial. Researchers noted that copper IUDs represent the only highly effective, hormone-free, reversible contraception option approved by the FDA for women in the United States, and they have not undergone a significant

Commercial restaurant workers often use sponges and microfiber towels to clean food contact surfaces, but these types of absorbent materials were found to harbor potentially pathogenic organisms for more than 2 weeks, researchers said.