Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Study links mumps outbreaks to vaccine waning
Researchers: Mumps immunization wears off in 27 years on average, and this explains the rise in cases.
Conference Coverage
Maternal biologic therapy does not affect infant vaccine responses
MAUI, HAWAII – Update from national PIANO registry of women with IBD.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Avoid warfarin’s polypharmacy perils
And red meat may fuel the rise of fatty livers.
From the Journals
H. pylori eradication cuts new gastric cancers by half
The incidence of new gastric cancers was approximately 50% lower for those who received treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: MedPAC targets Medicare’s pay plans
And a gout drug has a puzzling link to cardiovascular deaths.
News
CDC: Beware Brazil yellow fever outbreak
Yellow fever is spreading into tourist areas in Brazil; nonvaccinated individuals should avoid travel there.
Conference Coverage
Chlamydia infections associated with more than a doubling of ovarian cancer risk
The presence of an antibody to chlamydia increased the chance of ovarian cancer by up to 2.25-fold in case-control studies in Poland and the U.S...
From the Journals
Vaccine priming determines teen susceptibility to pertussis
It all depends on the immunoglobulin subclass distribution.
Conference Coverage
Looking to increase PrEP uptake
Lowest use of PrEP is seen among blacks, Hispanics.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity continues to decline
Influenza-related pediatric deaths dropped below double digits for the first time in 6 weeks.
Conference Coverage
Death rate steady with pediatric early warning system
SAN ANTONIO – The findings of a new trial do not support the use of a pediatric early warning system to reduce hospital mortality.