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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Infectious Disease
Racial Disparities in HIV Incidence Among MSM
Despite overall progress in HIV prevention and treatment, the condition continues to...
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Early Postop Infection Ups One-Year Infection, Mortality Risk
Patients with 30-day postoperative infection have an increased risk for long-term infection, mortality
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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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October 2019 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for October 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. Syringe Exchange Program Has Positive Impact […]
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October 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for October 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. Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis […]
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Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis Mortality
In-hospital mortality reduced among patients receiving severe sepsis, septic shock treatment bundle
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Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis Mortality
In-hospital mortality reduced among patients receiving severe sepsis, septic shock treatment bundle
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CDC: Coverage 94.7 Percent for Two Doses of MMR in 2018 to 2019
2.8 percent of kindergartners were not up to date with MMR vaccination and did not have exemption
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CDC: Coverage 94.7 Percent for Two Doses of MMR in 2018 to 2019
2.8 percent of kindergartners were not up to date with MMR vaccination and did not have exemption
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Most Physicians Treating STIs Do Not Have Meds on Hand
Increasing availability of treatments will help public health officials stop increases in STIs, authors say
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Tesamorelin May Aid Patients With HIV, Fatty Liver Disease
Tesamorelin significantly reduced hepatic fat fraction compared with placebo
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Insomnia as Risk Factor for CVD in Patients With HIV
Data indicate that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now among the leading causes of death among...
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2017 to 2018 Saw Increases in Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
Higher rates of chlamydia seen among teens, young adults; men who have sex with men driving syphilis up
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American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A
Airline is working with the CDC to coordinate ‘any required health and safety related measures’
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Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Predict Retinopathy Risk in Lupus
Prospective cohort study demonstrates link between HCQ blood levels and retinopathy risk
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Guideline for Community-Acquired Pneumonia Updated
Recommendations relate to diagnosis, management; recommend against routine use of Gram stain, culture
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