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HCV treatment with DAA regimens linked to reduced diabetes risk
Diabetes incidence was lower in hepatitis C patients treated with DAAs than in untreated patients.
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Poor COPD management might increase MI risk in HIV
SEATTLE – Underuse of long-acting inhalers is an issue.
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Syphilis rates high in HIV-positive women
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Infective endocarditis isn’t what it used to be
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What’s the price of rude behavior in the hospital?
SAN DIEGO – Simulations suggest it might not stop colleagues from challenging diagnostic errors.
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Point-of-care VL testing improves HIV suppression
SEATTLE – Use has not caught on yet in the United States, but may be expanding.
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Anthrax booster expanded to 3 years for moderate-risk groups
ACIP extended interval for pre-exposure anthrax vaccine boosters for persons aged 18 years and older with potential for future exposure.
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ACIP unanimously supports updates to Japanese encephalitis vaccination
ACIP agrees on changes related to Japanese encephalitis vaccination including primary series and booster.
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Peripheral perfusion fails septic shock test, but optimism remains
A simple strategy of timing the refilling of peripheral capillaries trended toward better 28-day survival.
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McAneny: Transparency needed for meaningful talk on drug pricing
WASHINGTON – Transparency in marketing needs to be achieved in a way that does not hinder development of life-saving therapies, says AMA President...
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Tropical travelers’ top dermatologic infestations
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Leading the list: leishmaniasis, tungiasis, myiasis, and cutaneous larva migrans.