Infectious Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity hits seasonal high
From the Journals
Rise in HCV infection rates linked to OxyContin reformulation
An effort to deter opioid abuse – namely the 2010 abuse-deterrent reformulation of OxyContin – appears to have fueled a sharp increase in HCV...
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity ticks up for second week in a row
23 states reported activity in the high range for the week ending Jan. 26.
News
FDA permits marketing of first M. genitalium diagnostic test
Hard-to-diagnose organism can cause urethritis in men, and cervicitis and PID in women.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity increases after 2 weeks of declines
The number of states in the high range doubled from the previous week.
Daily News Podcast
Doctors: Shutdown affects patient health
Nearly one-quarter of antibiotic fills are deemed unnecessary.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity down for second consecutive week
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu season showing signs of decline
State and national measures of activity dropped during the first of week of 2019.
News
Puppy bite at yoga retreat leads to rabies death: Prompts health warning
Individuals going to rabies-endemic countries need a pretravel consultation with a travel health specialist regarding preexposure prophylaxis.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu season intensifies: High activity now in 19 states
The number of states with high activity more than doubled in the last week of 2018.