Merck steps up U.S. measles vaccine production with increased demand
By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) – Merck & Co said on Wednesday it has increased...
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Pediatricians explain viral ‘croup’ that often affects young children
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – Croup, a common upper respiratory tract infection in...
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April 2019 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Gender Differences Seen in Adverse Drug […]
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April 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. CDC: 704 Measles Cases Reported in U.S. […]
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Patient Hand Contamination With Drug-Resistant Organisms Common
Link seen between patient hand contamination with resistant organisms and room surface contamination
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FDA Approves Mavyret for Children, Adolescents With Hep C
Drug approved for treatment of all six genotypes of hepatitis C virus in children ages 12 to 17
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‘Vampire Facials’ at New Mexico Spa Linked to HIV Infections
Facial involves injecting nutrient-rich plasma into the face using a microneedling pen
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FDA declines to approve Nabriva’s antibiotic for urinary tract infections
By Saumya Joseph and Tamara Mathias (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on...
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Teens can have tough time searching for sexual health information online
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – While teens mostly navigate the internet with ease, they...
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Dental infections in kids tied to heart disease risk in adulthood
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Children who develop cavities and gum disease may be...
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CDC: 704 Measles Cases Reported in U.S. Through April 26, 2019
Thirteen outbreaks were reported; six of these were linked to underimmunized close-knit communities
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Congo registers record of 27 new Ebola cases in one day
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo registered a...
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U.S. measles outbreak triggers quarantine at two Los Angeles universities
By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A nationwide measles outbreak has led health...
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U.S. measles outbreak hits ‘completely avoidable’ 25-year-high: officials
By Gabriella Borter NEW YORK (Reuters) – The number of measles cases in the United States...
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U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults
By Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) – Adults in the United States who were vaccinated against...
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China to ban imports of pigs from Cambodia due to African swine fever
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will ban imports of pigs, wild boars and related products from...
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U.S. measles cases hit highest level since eradication in 2000
By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States has confirmed 695 measles cases so...
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Inter-Professional Relationships in HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
The following was originally posted by Hannah Tandon to the University of Nebraska Medical Center...
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Millions of children miss measles shots, creating outbreaks: UNICEF
By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) – More than 20...
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U.S. measles cases at its highest since elimination in 2000: CDC
(Reuters) – The United States has recorded 695 measles cases from 22 states as of April 24,...
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