Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Opioid overdose risk greater among HIV patients
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles now confirmed in 12 states
Number of U.S. cases for January and February was the highest in 25 years.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity down for a second straight week
A similar 2-week decline occurred at the beginning of January.
News
One-time, universal hepatitis C testing cost effective, researchers say
Compared with birth cohort screening alone, universal one-time screening for hepatitis C was cost effective as long as the prevalence of chronic...
Conference Coverage
Poor COPD management might increase MI risk in HIV
SEATTLE – Underuse of long-acting inhalers is an issue.
Conference Coverage
Infective endocarditis isn’t what it used to be
News
Take stronger steps to prevent staph infections and sepsis
CDC Vital Signs report suggests that declines in staph infections and death have leveled off.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu season shows signs of peaking
News
Caring for aging HIV-infected patients requires close attention to unrelated diseases
News
Heart failure outcomes are worse in select HIV-infected individuals
Rates of 30-day HF readmission, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality are worse among individuals with a low CD4 count or...