Infectious Diseases
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USPSTF: Screen all pregnant women for syphilis
The draft recommendation reaffirms advice issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in 2009.
News
nPEP for HIV: Updated CDC guidelines available for primary care physicians
To be effective, PEP needs to be initiated within 72 hours of exposure, but many people don’t know about this option.
Latest News
Drug combo indicated for bacterial pneumonia
Ceftazidime/avibactam is the first new option in years for treatment of HABP/VABP caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
News from the FDA/CDC
Hospitals filling as flu season worsens
CDC director: “Hospitalization rate is the highest we’ve seen” through the end of January.
News from the FDA/CDC
Baby boomers are the hepatitis C generation
Adults born before and after the boomers have much lower rates of hepatitis C–related hospitalizations.
Applied Evidence
Inpatient antibiotic resistance: Everyone’s problem
Whether you’re seeing patients in the hospital or after discharge, awareness of their inpatient antibiotic exposure and support of antibiotic...
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FDA issues safety alert for loperamide
Abuse of loperamide tied to opioid epidemic
From the Journals
Adacel Tdap effective throughout third trimester vaccination window
The vaccine may offer greater flexibility beyond the early portion of the trimester.
From the Journals
Trial seeks improved regimens for pregnant women with HIV
A new study seeks better-tolerated alternatives to the current antiretroviral regimen for pregnant women with HIV.
Latest News
Birth cohort affected 2015-2016 flu vaccine effectiveness
Birth year may have an impact on how well the influenza vaccine worked.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Flu levels highest since pandemic year 2009
Thirty states report highest level of flu activity on CDC scale.