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Maternal vaccination reduces COVID-19 hospitalization risk in offspring
Full vaccination (two doses) with an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization among infants younger than 6 months of age, according to a recent study.

Myopericarditis risk after COVID-19 vaccine not greater than after other vaccines
The risk of myopericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination is not greater than that following other non–COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers in Singapore.

UltraVIOLET: Oteseconazole turns in satisfactory results for recurrent yeast infection
In the treatment and prevention of recurrent yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis, oteseconazole performs similarly to standard-of-care fluconazole but better as compared with placebo, as shown in the results of the phase III ultraviolet study.

Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation in Kawasaki disease tied to older age, heavy weight
Patients with acute Kawasaki disease (KD) may develop a rare complication called atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF), which must be taken into account if cervical symptoms present in older patients with atypical KD, suggests a study.

Abrocitinib safe, effective in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis after dupilumab use
Treatment with abrocitinib is both safe and effective in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), regardless of prior dupilumab response status, a study has shown.

Empagliflozin shows promise for chronic SIAD-induced hyponatremia
The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor empagliflozin showed potential as a treatment alternative for hyponatremia due to chronic syndrome of inadequate antidiuresis (SIAD), according to a trial presented at ENDO 2022.



