Electroacupuncture with intradermal needles for Bell's palsy shows no overall benefit but may help severe cases
Adding intradermal acupuncture to treatment helps severe Bell's palsy patients recover faster
This randomized controlled trial in 220 patients with Bell's palsy compared electroacupuncture combined with intradermal acupuncture to trad…
A trial of 220 patients found that adding a specific needle technique helped those with severe facial paralysis recover faster and achieve h…
Valganciclovir dosing in congenital cytomegalovirus infection shows extensive drug accumulation in dried blood spots
New blood test tracks cCMV drug levels in infants
This randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial (ValEAR) or open-label PK study evaluated infants with congenital cytomegalovirus infecti…
A new blood spot test helps doctors track cCMV medicine levels in babies to prevent dangerous side effects during treatment.
Random forest model predicts pediatric varicella encephalitis with excellent performance in a retrospective analysis
A Simple Checklist Could Catch the Most Dangerous Chickenpox Complication Early
This retrospective analysis evaluated a random forest model for predicting pediatric varicella encephalitis in 201 children.
A new AI tool predicts dangerous chickenpox brain complications in kids with 95% accuracy using just six simple symptoms like rash duration …
FDA Approves Abreva () for cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms
The FDA has approved a new non-prescription drug called Abreva for treating cold sores
The FDA approved Abreva for treating cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms such as …
FDA approves new over-the-counter drug Abreva to shorten cold sore healing time and ease painful symptoms like tingling and itching.
Acyclovir treatment for HSV in febrile hospitalized children at Jinan Children's Hospital
The hidden troublemaker
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 100 febrile hospitalized children at Jinan Children's Hospital.
Finding a second germ alongside Herpes Simplex Virus in sick children explains why some stay hospitalized longer than expected.
Meta-analysis finds topical propolis/honey associated with faster herpes lesion resolution than acyclovir
Topical propolis and honey may help heal herpes lesions faster than acyclovir cream
A meta-analysis of 7 studies compared topical propolis and/or honey to 5% topical acyclovir for labial and genital herpes lesions.
Using natural propolis or honey on herpes sores healed lesions nearly two days faster and cut pain compared to standard acyclovir cream.
Case report describes congenital varicella syndrome in Illinois
Doctors describe a single case of congenital varicella syndrome in Illinois
A single case report describes congenital varicella syndrome in Illinois.
Illinois doctors documented a single case of congenital varicella syndrome, a rare condition affecting babies born to parents who contracted…
Minnesota implements universal newborn screening and surveillance for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota begins universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus
A surveillance report describes the implementation of universal newborn screening and population-based surveillance for congenital cytomegal…
Minnesota starts universal newborn screening for a virus that can cause hearing loss or developmental problems if passed from mother to chil…
Field report describes expanded laboratory testing for varicella in Minnesota
What happens when health departments test more people for chickenpox?
A descriptive field report from the Minnesota Department of Health outlines expanded laboratory testing for varicella.
Minnesota health officials are testing more people for chickenpox to better track how much of the virus is circulating in their community.
Varicella outbreak reported among recent arrivals from Central and South America in NYC shelters
Chickenpox outbreak hits New York City shelters for recent arrivals
An outbreak report describes varicella cases among people recently arriving from Central or South America and staying in New York City shelt…
A chickenpox outbreak is spreading among recent arrivals from Central and South America living in New York City shelters and residential fac…