Why I Wear a White Coat
A recent article in a major newspaper asked why physicians still wear white coats. The theme...
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Infectious Disease
FDA Approves First Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Manufactured Using Cell Culture Technology
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Flucelvax, the first...
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For the Elderly, CMV Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Among elderly patients, cytomegalovirus (CMV) appears to be significantly associated with various...
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Offering HIV Screens in the ED
A national study of 2008-2009 data regarding availability of ED preventive services indicates that...
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Preventing SSIs in Cesarean Deliveries
Implementing a policy in which prophylactic antibiotics are administered within 1 hour before...
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Vaccinating Against Hepatitis B in Adults With Diabetes
Since 1996, 29 outbreaks of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in long-term care facilities have...
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CDI: Making the Case for Better Prevention Efforts
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common and sometimes fatal healthcare–associated...
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FDA Approves Propel Mini for Chronic Sinusitis
Intersect ENT, Inc., an innovator in treatment solutions for ear, nose and throat clinicians and...
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IDWeek 2012: EMRs Improve Treatment of ARV Recipients
The Particulars: Antiretroviral (ARV) medication errors may lead to toxicity and could decrease...
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IDWeek 2012: HAART Dosing Errors Common in HIV Patients
The Particulars: Among patients with HIV who are admitted to the hospital, missed doses and...
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IDWeek 2012: Medication Errors for HIV Patients Often Unrecognized
The Particulars: Patients with HIV who are prescribed highly active anti-retroviral therapy...
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IDWeek 2012: Study Shows Flu Deadly in Otherwise Healthy Kids
New data being presented at IDWeek 2012 shows the fatal risk that influenza poses even for...
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Pediatricians Cut Inappropriate Antibiotic Rx in Half
A study involving one of the nation’s largest networks of pediatric practices was able to nearly...
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IDWeek 2012: Is UV Light Effective in Controlling Infection?
The Particulars: Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of ultraviolet-C (UV-C)...
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IDWeek 2012: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in the ICU
The Particulars: Many infections in ICUs are caused by increasingly antibiotic-resistant bacteria...
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IDWeek 2012
New research was presented at IDWeek 2012, the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Disease...
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ICAAC 2012: Influenza Treatment in Infants
The Particulars: Among children aged 2 and younger, influenza-associated morbidity is high. It is...
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ICAAC 2012: Viral Coinfections in Children With Respiratory Infections
The Particulars: Little is known about the impact of viral coinfections and recently discovered...
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ICAAC 2012: Comparing Approaches to Hand Hygiene Compliance
The Particulars: The standard method for monitoring hand hygiene compliance before and after...
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ICAAC 2012: Evaluating a Point-of-Care HIV Test
The Particulars: In some settings, access to CD4 testing for determining the eligibility for...
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