Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
DAAs reduce mortality, cancer risk in HCV study
Large, prospective study showed direct-acting antivirals reduced mortality and cancer risk in chronic HCV-infected patients.
News from the FDA/CDC
United States now over 100 measles cases for the year
Outbreak in Clark County, Wash., continues to be the country’s largest in 2019.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity hits seasonal high
From the Journals
Measles outbreak sends vaccine demand soaring, even among the hesitant
Research has confirmed that vaccines don’t cause autism, a common reason cited by parents who reject vaccinations.
Latest News
HHS effort aims to end new HIV cases within 10 years
WASHINGTON – “HIV has cost America too much for too long.”
Feature
President Trump calls for end to HIV/AIDS, pediatric cancer
Health care was addressed in speech more focused on immigration, a nod to unity, honoring vets, and featuring Congressional women dressed in white...
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...
From the Journals
No increase in severe community-acquired pneumonia after PCV13
A slight uptick in pneumonia cases starting 4 years after PCV13 introduction did not involve a significant increase in severe pneumococcal cases...
Practice Alert Podcast
Flu activity & measles outbreaks: Where we stand, steps we can take
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread influenza activity in 36 states. In addition, there are active measles...
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.
Pearl of the Month
Penicillin allergy