Infectious Diseases
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FDA Panel Gives Nod to Drug for Multidrug-Resistant TB
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Tdap Vaccine Safety Comparable to Td for Seniors
Major Finding: The risk of adverse events with the Tdap vaccine in the elderly was comparable to that of the standard Td vaccine when administered...
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Youth Account for Quarter of New HIV Infections
Major Finding: An estimated 12,200 new cases of HIV were reported in youth aged 13-24 years in 2010, which was 26% of the total estimated 45,700...
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Cold weather and diarrhea: Don't forget yersiniosis
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Pertussis Vaccine Loses Efficacy Each Year After Fifth Dose
Major Finding: The rate of pertussis was 2.8% among children who had received their final dose of vaccine during the previous year, compared with...
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'Death Rashes' Are More Than Skin Deep
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Triple Therapy Boosts HCV Response After Transplant
Major Finding: An extended rapid virologic response occurred significantly more often among patients who had at least a 1 log drop in HCV RNA...
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Bullseye on Overuse: Fewer Interventions for Better Care
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Investigational HCV Regimens Ditch the Interferon
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Panel Calls for More Safety Data for Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Gastric Acid Drugs, Antibiotics Tied to Recurrent C. difficile Risk
Major Finding: Risk factors for recurrence included starting gastric acid suppression during treatment of the initial infection (hazard ratio, 1....