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The Artist versus the Machine: Evaluating ChatGPT Efficacy in Antimicrobial Management for Pediatric Traumatic Wounds

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in generating antimicrobial management recommendations for pediatric patients with contaminated traumatic wounds, particularly in the absence of infectious disease (ID) consultation. Methods: Three pediatric cases involving severely contaminated traumatic injuries were retrospectively presented to ChatGPT-4, including clinical data such…

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Open Access: Using Community Paramedicine to Treat Hepatitis C Virus in Upstate South Carolina

Objectives: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an infection of the liver that can lead to significant liver damage and hepatocellular carcinoma. Individuals born between 1945 and 1965 and individuals with intravenous drug use represent the largest HCV demographics and often experience barriers to treatment. In this case series, we discuss…

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Public Health Measures and SARS-CoV-2 Cases in the Juvenile Justice System: Implications for Pandemic Response in the Detention Setting

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 case positivity in juvenile justice facilities of two different states alongside institutional, local, and state public health policies during the first 6 months of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Methods: This retrospective chart review examined two large,…

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CME Article: Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Rheumatology Patients

Objectives: Recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is Food and Drug Administration approved for the prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in adults 50 years old and older. Immunocompromised subjects were excluded from the pivotal vaccine trials. We studied the safety of this vaccine in our university-affiliated rheumatology practice. Methods: This was a…

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Effects of Religious Involvement on HIV Management Outcomes Among HIV-Positive Adults in Central North Carolina

Objectives: The goals of this pilot cross-sectional study were to determine the feasibility of and begin measuring the effect of religious institution affiliation on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinical outcomes in the southern United States, a region marked by later initiation of antiretroviral therapy, higher HIV-related morbidity, and higher mortality…

Illegal Immigration and the Threat of Infectious Disease

There’s a growing health concern over illegal immigrants bringing infectious diseases into the United States. Approximately 500,000 legal immigrants and 80,000 refugees come to the United States each year, and an additional 700,000 illegal immigrants enter annually, and three-quarters of these illegal immigrants come from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and…