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Good news, bad news about HCV in kidney disease
While new drugs wipe out the virus, outbreaks are still hitting dialysis clinics.
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U.S. death rates from chronic liver disease continue to rise
Rising mortality from chronic liver disease likely driven by an increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Rate of STIs is rising, and many U.S. teens are sexually active
ORLANDO –
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Two novel approaches for infected ventral hernia mesh
BOSTON – Mesh salvage and hybrid reconstitution considered.
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Pediatric indications appear in one-third of orphan drug approvals
WASHINGTON – Many pediatric indications involve genetic disorders.
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Full-dose quadrivalent flu vaccine shows increased efficacy in children
ACIP hears data on safety and immunogenicity as manufacturer pursues expanded license.
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Vaccine protects against flu-related hospitalizations in pregnancy
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Three-drug combo proves effective against multidrug-resistant UTIs
SAN FRANCISCO – A drug combo including EDTA proved superior to meropenem in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
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ACIP resuscitates pertussis working group
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Septic shock: Innovative treatment options in the wings
BOSTON - Trials evaluating vitamin C for refractory septic shock have demonstrated a large mortality impact.
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Endoscopy-related infections found higher than expected, prophylaxis overused
ATLANTA – “The potential for this becoming a bit of a monster is enhanced by the widespread use of prophylactic...