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Neurology
Sys. Review
Review of ivermectin MDA for onchocerciasis and hookworm co-infections in endemic regions
Ivermectin helps clear hookworm even when people also carry river blindness
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on preventative chemotherapy and Mass Drug Administration with ivermectin for onchocerciasis and …
A review shows ivermectin treatment improves outcomes for people infected with both river blindness and hookworm, though more data on immune…
Frontiers
May 16, 2026
Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows integrated MDA reduces yaws attendances in Papua New Guinea
Four-drug treatment lowered yaws cases in Papua New Guinea communities significantly
This comparative observational study and systematic review with network meta-analysis evaluates yaws control strategies in under-reached com…
A new review shows that giving four medicines together greatly reduced yaws cases in Papua New Guinea. People saw fewer skin problems and fe…
May 14, 2026
Infectious Disease
Phase III
Metformin, fluvoxamine, or ivermectin for non-hospitalized COVID-19 adults in a Phase 3 trial
Metformin Cuts Long Covid Risk by 40%
This randomized controlled trial in 1323 non-hospitalized adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection evaluated metformin, fluvoxamine, or ivermectin v…
A common diabetes pill taken early in Covid infection cuts the odds of developing long-term symptoms by 40%, offering new hope for millions.
CT.gov
Apr 24, 2026
Infectious Disease
Cross-sectional review of mass drug administration impact on lymphatic filariasis elimination in Nepal
Mass drug administration reduces lymphatic filariasis in most Nepal districts
This cross-sectional epidemiological monitoring survey review assesses lymphatic filariasis transmission in six endemic districts of Nepal f…
A survey of over 7,000 people in Nepal found that mass drug administration lowered infection rates in most areas, though three sites still n…
medRxiv
Apr 24, 2026