Depressive Symptoms May Up Risk for Death in HIV+ Veterans
However, depression linked to higher risk for death in HIV-uninfected, but not HIV-infected, U.S. veterans
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Infectious Disease
Histologic Clearance of CIN2/3 Seen With HPV Therapeutic Vaccine
In phase II trial, rate of complete resolution of CIN2/3 significantly higher for vaccine versus placebo group
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October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak
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Drop Seen in Preinvasive Cervical Disease With HPV Vaccination
Vaccine effectiveness increased for immunization at younger age
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More heart, lung transplants possible with therapy to clear Hep C from donor organs
By Gene Emery (Reuters Health) – The presence of hepatitis C in potential organ donors has...
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Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever: WHO
(The April 1 story corrects paragraph 5 to show more than half of last week’s deaths...
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Cambodia reports first outbreak of African swine fever: OIE
PARIS (Reuters) – Cambodia reported a first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in...
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Bulgaria reports new bird flu outbreak
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria’s food safety agency authorities reported on Wednesday an...
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Many ICU Workers Contaminated With Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Improper removal of protective equipment tied to higher risk for drug-resistant organism contamination
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AACR: HPV Vax Low for Adults at High Risk for HIV Infection
Age, sex, sexual orientation differences in HPV vaccination rates were statistically significant
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Heart, Lungs From Hep C-Infected Donor Can Be Transplanted Safely
Transplant into patients without HCV infection feasible, with excellent function at six months
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Study points to new antibody approach to tackling Ebola, other infections
By Kate Kelland LONDON, (Reuters) – – Scientists working on developing vaccines...
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Killed by cholera, Yemeni doctor knew he was fighting ‘disastrous’ epidemic
By Abdulrahman al-Ansi SANAA (Reuters) – Yemeni doctor Mohammed Abdul-Mughni described the...
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Cholera cases jump to 138 in Mozambique’s Beira after cyclone
By Stephen Eisenhammer BEIRA, Mozambique (Reuters) – The number of confirmed cases of...
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Guidelines for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Updated
Screening for, treating ASB not recommended for infants, children, functionally impaired seniors
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Dolutegravir Feasible for HIV Tx in Women of Childbearing Age
Risk for neural tube defects offset by fewer deaths among women, decreased sexual HIV transmission
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U.S. Measles Cases Already Top Last Year’s Total
387 reported cases in 15 states as of March 28
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‘Chemsex’ risk messages should target all, survey suggests
By Kate Kelland (Reuters) – Combining sex and drugs is common among all genders and sexual...
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Viral Exposure & Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Data implicate various viral exposures in the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To assess...
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March 2019 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for March 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. Doctors With Malpractice Claims More Likely […]
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