TOPLINE: Lineages involved in transmission bursts of HIV contribute to nearly three times more future transmission events than those not involved in bursts. Adolescents, gender minorities, and those with diagnoses of HIV during acute infection have a higher likelihood for burst involvement. METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed a phylogenetic analysis of data from six geographic regions in … Read more
A new peer-reviewed paper from experts at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, highlights the need for a clear framework when it comes to AI research, given the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by children and adolescents using digital devices to access the internet and social media. Its recommendations are based on a critical … Read more
A groundbreaking UK study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous analysis, the study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), found that using the PCT … Read more