1984 to 2016 Saw Increase in Age of Death for HIV-Infected
Autopsy data trends include increase in prevalence of atherosclerosis, drop in opportunistic infections
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Infectious Disease
Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine
In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine
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Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks
If vaccination rates continue to drop, considerable increase in potential outbreak predicted
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Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Teens whose parents received a provider recommendation had higher coverage with HPV vaccine
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ACIP Recommends Catch-Up HPV Vaccines Through Age 26
For adults aged 27 to 45 years, vaccination may be beneficial for some who are inadequately vaccinated
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‘Miracle Mineral Solution’ Is No Miracle Cure, FDA Warns
When mixed, the solution develops into a dangerous bleach
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Doctors Say New Drugs ‘Cured’ Two Ebola Patients
The two drugs — REGN-EB3 and mAb-114 — are monoclonal antibodies that block Ebola
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EPA Will Not Approve Warning Labels for Glyphosate
Last year, Roundup maker Monsanto obtained court order blocking the warning labels
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Flu Vaccine Tied to Better Long-Term Outcomes in Elderly ICU Survivors
Those who are vaccinated have lower risk for stroke, death in year following ICU discharge
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Hepatitis and HIV Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Cancer
Screening patients with newly diagnosed cancer to identify hepatitis B and C infections before...
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Worse Cancer Outcomes for Elderly HIV-Infected Patients
Significantly higher rates of relapse or death for HIV-infected men with prostate cancer, women with breast cancer
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Persistent Inflammation After Sepsis Linked to Higher Mortality
Persistent inflammation, immunosuppression linked to increased mortality and readmission after discharge
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In 2018, 2,813 Cases of Domestic Arbovirus Reported in U.S.
94 percent of cases caused by West Nile Virus; 63 percent of these classified as neuroinvasive disease
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Patient Who Caught Legionnaires’ Disease at Atlanta Hotel Dies
There are 11 other diagnosed cases of the disease and 61 probable cases
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Poor Pneumonia Outcomes Tied to Overuse of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
Poor outcomes include higher mortality, longer hospital stay, and greater risk for C. difficile infection
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Placing PICCs for Antibiotics – Potential Undue Risks May Outweight Benefits
The following was originally posted by Kelly Cawcutt, MD, to the University of Nebraska Medical...
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Pharm2Exam Table: What Is Persistent MRSA Bacteremia and How Is it Treated?
The following was originally posted by Jasmine Riviere Marcelin, MD to the University of Nebraska...
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Compliance With Meds Falters With Age in Youth Born With HIV
Prevalence of nonadherence increased from preadolescence to late adolescence/young adulthood
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One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be Sufficient in Certain Situations
One dose compared with two or three doses in preventing cervical precancer in high-coverage settings
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Transmission Risks Up for HIV-Positive Injection Drug Users
HIV-positive injection drug users often have detectable viral load, participate in risky behaviors
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