Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Hep C screening falling short in neonatal abstinence syndrome infants
SAN DIEGO – Screening message needs to be broadcast.
Conference Coverage
Sepsis response team does not improve mortality/organ dysfunction
A sepsis response team did not have a positive effect on mortality or organ dysfunction in septic patients, compared with standard treatment by a...
From the Journals
Reminder spurs flu vaccination of chronic disease patients
Parents more likely to comply if primary care physicians, pediatric cardiologists recommend it.
Conference Coverage
From cells to socioeconomics, meth worsens HIV outcomes
BERLIN – Rising rates of methamphetamine use – particularly among men who have sex with men – are raising concerns.
News
CDC: Zika-exposed newborns need intensified eye, hearing, and neurological testing
Findings of postnatal onset of symptoms has prompted new Zika management guidelines for infants.
From the Journals
Flu study shows overall efficacy of LAIV, but weakness for one strain
The efficacy of live attenuated influenza vaccine against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 strains is lower than that of inactivated influenza vaccine.
From the Journals
Vaccination program cut hospital-treated RV gastroenteritis in young children
A Finnish rotavirus vaccination program more than paid for itself in secondary health care costs.
From the Journals
Maternally derived pneumococcal, meningococcal antibodies may affect vaccine effectiveness
Passively acquired antibodies can interfere with an infant’s ability to mount a robust immune response to vaccination.
Commentary
Flu shots and persuasion
Employ the same techniques you use in persuading your patients to get flu shots to encourage other healthy behaviors.
From the Journals
Further evidence supports link between Zika and GBS
How can health care professionals better identify GBS during Zika outbreaks?
News
CDC data show decline in some hospital-acquired infections
SAN DIEGO - Reduced use of urinary catheters and central lines appears to be having an effect in controlling some HAIs.