Infectious Diseases
News
CDC names 35 hospitals capable of treating Ebola patients
Applied Evidence
When vaccine misconceptions jeopardize public health
Persistent unfounded fear of vaccines and a belief that vaccine-preventable diseases are no longer a threat lead too many individuals to opt out...
Clinical Inquiries
Which risk factors and signs and symptoms are associated with coccidioidomycosis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Risk factors for coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, include lower respiratory tract symptoms lasting longer than 14 days...
Conference Coverage
Corticosteroids didn’t help pediatric septic shock
Key clinical point: Adjunctive corticosteroid therapy didn’t offer benefits to pediatric patients with septic shock, regardless of initial...
Commentary
Blognosis: Participatory surveillance needs you!
News
Ebola outbreak spreads further in Mali
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Study reignites dental antibiotic prophylaxis controversy
Article
Participatory surveillance gains ground in U.S., Brazil
Guidelines
Endocarditis in dental patients rises after guidelines discourage prophylaxis
Key clinical point: Antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures dropped sharply while the incidence of infective endocarditis rose...
Commentary
CLINICAL GUIDELINES: Primary care bronchiolitis guidelines
News
Dialysis device removed Ebola from patient’s blood
Key clinical point: An investigational dialysis device shows promise for supportive treatment of Ebola and other viral infections. Major finding:...