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Conference Coverage
HHS: Coronavirus risk low in U.S., vaccine development underway
U.S. health providers should be on the lookout for any patient who has traveled to China recently.
News
Wuhan virus: What clinicians need to know
“It’s not good enough to just download CDC’s guidance; use it to make your own local plan and know what to do 24/7.”
News
Carbs, fat, and mortality: Types matter more than levels
News
FDA supports sunscreen safety studies
Analysis of six active ingredients in four sunscreen products showed all ingredients systemically absorbed after a single application.
News from the FDA/CDC
Washington state patient is first U.S. case of novel coronavirus
News
Calif. woman poisoned by methylmercury-containing skin cream
The patient has undergone extensive chelation therapy, but remains unable to verbalize or care for herself.
News
Women have fewer cardiovascular events after non–ST-segment elevation ACS
While women were found to be at lower risk of major cardiovascular events than men after non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (...
Conference Coverage
A triple-antibiotic cure for Crohn’s disease?
SAN ANTONIO – “I see this as we’re standing at the same place now as we were standing with Helicobacter pylori 30 years ago.” – Dr. David...
Conference Coverage
Women with epilepsy less likely than controls to breastfeed
BALTIMORE – Education by the treating neurologist and postpartum lactation support are positively associated with...
Literature Review
Antibiotic use may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Use of antianaerobic or tetracycline antimicrobials may be associated with the later development of Parkinson’s disease.