Outcomes of Hep C Screening Intervention Examined
48.1 percent of baby boomers screened for HCV, varying from 19.8 to 71.3 percent by practice
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Infectious Disease
November 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for November 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. Continuous PPI Use May Increase Risk for […]
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November 2019 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for November 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. U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 […]
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Household Environment Plays Role in MRSA Acquisition
Frequent handwashing may reduce likelihood of novel strain introduction into the household
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Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns Examined for Adult, Peds HAIs
Antimicrobial nonsusceptibility less prevalent in pediatric than adult health care-associated infections
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Death Toll in Samoa Measles Epidemic Reaches 25
More than 140 new cases reported within the past day, bringing the total to ~2,200 since epidemic began
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Polio Vaccines Causing Polio Cases
Although rare, live virus in oral polio vaccine can mutate into a form that can cause new cases
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Adoptive Cellular Immunotherapy for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
In patients with the frequently fatal, rapidly progressive opportunistic brain infection...
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Distribution of Self-Test Kits Can Up HIV Awareness
Testing increased for men who have sex with men who received self-testing kits and their social network members
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Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination
Studies based on searching Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, six Vaccine Safety Datalink sites
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Treatment Response Rates High for Seniors With Hep C Infection
Sustained virologic response rates similar for patients 65 years and older, patients younger than 65 years
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First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission
Vaccine being used in ‘compassionate use’ capacity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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Syringe Exchange Program Has Positive Impact on HIV Diagnoses
Estimated 10,592 HIV diagnoses averted in Philadelphia, 1,891 diagnoses in Baltimore over 10 years
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ACR: Few Serious Infections Seen in Infants Exposed to non-TNFis, Tofacitinib
Findings observed for offspring of mothers receiving tofacitinib, non-TNFis for inflammatory disease
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AHA: About One in Three With ASCVD Not Receiving Flu Shot
Vaccine coverage significantly lower among non-Hispanic blacks, those with lower education, income
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Racial Disparities in HIV Incidence Among MSM
Despite overall progress in HIV prevention and treatment, the condition continues to...
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Menopause Occurs at Median Age of 48 in Canadian Women With HIV
Lower education, hepatitis C coinfection independently linked to menopause at <45 years
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Mailing HPV Kits to Underscreened Women Can Up Screening
No significant difference found in detection of CIN2+ or treatment with intervention versus usual care
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Fecal Microbiota Transplant Cuts Bloodstream Infection in C. diff
FMT group had lower BSI risk, fewer days in hospital, better overall survival than antibiotic group
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CDC: 1 Dead, 8 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Ground Beef
States affected include Colorado, California, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas
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