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JAMA Network Open · Jun 3, 2026

Real-World vs Recent Clinical Trial Use Of Dalbavancin

This quality improvement study compares demographic characteristics and clinical outcomes among patients treated with dalbavancin for bacteremia in clinical practice vs a randomized clinical trial.

ACP · Jun 2, 2026

ACP says Medicaid work requirements will harm patient care

Statement attributable to: Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON, June 2, 2026—The American College of Physicians is strongly opposed to the community engagement requirements, or work requirements, in the Medicaid program, that would be implemented under the interim final rule published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services yesterday. Most adults covered by Medicaid are already working, caregiving, or would not be subject to this policy due to illness or disability; research shows us that instituting work requirements will not…

PLOS Medicine · Jun 2, 2026

Plasma proteomic signatures of early retinal neurodegeneration in diabetes: a multi-cohort study

by Huangdong Li, Ziyu Zhu, Shaopeng Yang, Weijing Cheng, Shaoying Tan, Zhuoyao Xin, Lei Zhang, Zhuoting Zhu, Shida Chen, Wenyong Huang, Wei Wang Background Retinal neurodegeneration is an early and independent feature of diabetic retinal disease and has been proposed as a window into the systemic neural consequences of diabetes, yet accessible molecular biomarkers and individualized prediction tools remain scarce. We aimed to identify circulating plasma protein signatures of diabetic retinal neurodegeneration (DRN) and to translate them into a clinically usable risk prediction system. Methods…

PLOS Medicine · Jun 2, 2026

Prognostic value of cervical length for spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic women with singleton pregnancy: An individual participant data meta-analysis

by Kelly Hughes, David Nguyen, Mason Aberoumand, Heather Ford, Erin Clarke, Nuria Banos Lopez, Margaret Dziadosz, Richard Fischer, Renato T. Souza, Jose Guilherme Cecatti, Kelly Orzechowski, Courtney Olson-Chen, Alberto Borges Peixoto, Vorapong Phupong, Joshua Rosenbloom, Moeun Son, Athena Souka, Liu Du, Michael Sean Esplin, Roberta Granese, Simi Gupta, Brenda Kazemier, Lindsay Kindinger, Pihla Kuusela, Jeanine Van der Ven, Omer Weitzner, Evelyn Minis, Alba Farras Llobet, Heather Frey, Rashmi Bagga, Siddhidatri Mishra, Elizabeth Patberg, Philip Bennett, Megan Hall, Andrew Shennan, Shaun…

CDC Travel Notices · Jun 2, 2026

Level 1 - Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa

There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia

CDC Travel Notices · Jun 2, 2026

Level 2 - Malaria in Mayotte

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Annals On Call (ACP) · Jun 1, 2026

Who Should Receive the RSV Vaccine?

Dr. Centor discusses the American College of Physicians' recommendations for respiratory syncytial virus vaccination with Dr. Rachael Lee.

ACP · Jun 1, 2026

ACP deeply concerned about executive order directing changes to U.S. Vaccine Schedule

Statement attributable to: Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP  President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON June 1, 2026— The American College of Physicians is deeply concerned by the executive order that the administration issued on May 29, 2026, directing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to alter the childhood vaccine schedule. This is the second time the administration has attempted to unilaterally substitute vaccine guidance from other countries to replace the U.S. vaccine schedule which was developed for the specific needs of the U.S. population. The U.S…

PLOS Medicine · Jun 1, 2026

The NIH 2025 Public Access Policy: Immediate access, unequal costs

by Caitlin R. Ryus, Caroline Raymond King, Edward R. Melnick The NIH 2025 Public Access Policy eliminates embargo periods for federally funded research, expanding who can read science. Yet without addressing article processing charges and market concentration, the policy risks creating new barriers to who can afford to perform and publish their science. In this Perspective, Caitlin Ryus and colleagues discuss the NIH 2025 Public Access Policy, highlighting that while expanding who can read science, the policy risks creating new barriers to who can afford to perform and publish their science.

PLOS Medicine · Jun 1, 2026

Prenatal exposure to asthma medications and risk of neurodevelopmental disorders and educational difficulties: A systematic review and meta-analysis

by Lama A. Shakhshir, Alexia Karain, Jill P. Pell, Claire E. Hastie, Scott M. Nelson, Michael Fleming Background Since asthma exacerbations during pregnancy risk maternal and fetal health, continued medication is important. However, some studies have reported adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes following prenatal exposure to asthma medication. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to collate the existing evidence on the associations between prenatal exposure to asthma medication and neurodevelopmental and educational outcomes. Methods and findings A systematic review was conducted in…

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