Infectious Diseases
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Adjuvanted flu vaccine reduces hospitalizations in oldest old
SAN FRANCISCO – An adjuvanted trivalent flu vaccine cuts the risk of hospitalizations in nursing home residents by about 6%.
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Myeloperoxidase elevated in HCV-related liver cancer
Marked expression of myeloperoxidase is associated with the pathogenesis of HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Oral flu vaccine protects, evokes mucosal immunity
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How to vaccinate patients on biologics
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DAAs top PEG/RBV for reducing HCV cardiovascular risk
SAN FRANCISCO – Sustained virologic response also associated with lower risk.
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FDA expands approval of 9-valent HPV vaccine
Gardasil-9 is now approved for men and women aged 27-45 years.
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Half of outpatient antibiotics prescribed with no infectious disease code
SAN FRANCISCO – Clinicians prescribed 46% of antibiotics without an infection-related diagnosis code and 20% without an office visit.
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It’s time for universal CMV screening at birth
Most cases are missed.
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Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth
SAN FRANCISCO – A large, nationwide survey suggests the need for more hepatitis C virus testing among adolescents and young adults with opiate use...
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Encourage influenza vaccination in pregnant women
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Flu outbreaks may be more intense in small cities
In small cities, epidemics were more intensely focused on shorter periods at the peak of flu season. In large cities, incidence was more diffuse...