HIV Infections Drop, but U.S. Falls Short of National Goals
Newswise — PHILADELPHIA—The number of new HIV infections and the transmission rate in the United...
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Infectious Disease
Heroes in Medicine: Kathleen M. Schmeler, MD
Congratulations to Kathleen M. Schmeler, MD, of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center...
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2016 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule
The Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule: United States, 2016 has been released by the Advisory...
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Lifestyle has a strong impact on intestinal bacteria, which has a strong impact on health
“In total we found 60 dietary factors that influence the diversity…there is a good...
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Researchers uncover earliest events following HIV infection, before virus is detectable
“Our study is the most comprehensive evaluation of acute HIV/SIV infection to...
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Caribbean invasion: Medical school turf wars
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported on an interesting situation occurring in New York...
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Scientists Pioneer Synthetic Derivatives of “Game-Changing” New Antibiotic that Could Hold Key to Tackling Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK, have successfully produced two synthetic derivatives...
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What time of day are vaccinations most effective?
New research from the University of Birmingham has shown that flu vaccinations are more effective...
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Medscape Releases 2016 Physician Compensation Report
One of the most anticipated surveys among the physician community has been released by Medscape....
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New Antibiotic Stewardship Guidelines Focus on Practical Advice for Implementation
Preauthorization of broad-spectrum antibiotics and prospective review after two or three days of...
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HIV Infection Prematurely Ages Humans by an Average of 5 Years
Thanks to combination antiretroviral therapy, many people with HIV can be expected to live decades...
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The Effects of HAART on HBV
Research has shown that highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) can decrease the risk of...
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Traditional Skin Tests Used to Predict Allergies to Antibiotics Are Useless Say Montreal Researchers
Skin tests traditionally used to predict allergies to amoxicillin, one of the most commonly...
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Healthcare CSI: Our Patients the Victims
The crime scene is the US healthcare system scattered in clinics, private practices, and hospitals...
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Liability FAQs: “Curbside consult—an established physician-patient relationship?”
If I do a “curbside consult” on a patient whom I have never met, have I established a...
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2016’s Best & Worst States for Doctors to Work
In order to help doctors make the most informed decisions regarding where to practice, WalletHub’s...
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A New View Debates Antibiotics for Appendicitis
Here’s what Jane E. Brody, New York Times Personal Health columnist, had to say about surgeons who...
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Long After Ebola ‘Cure,’ Neuro Effects Linger
Lee A. Norman, MD, MHS, MBA, discusses the possible Ebola survivor syndrome, the questions it...
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Guidelines for Allergic Rhinitis
Current estimates show that allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most common chronic disease among...
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