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It’s time for universal CMV screening at birth
Most cases are missed.
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Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth
SAN FRANCISCO – A large, nationwide survey suggests the need for more hepatitis C virus testing among adolescents and young adults with opiate use...
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Encourage influenza vaccination in pregnant women
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Flu outbreaks may be more intense in small cities
In small cities, epidemics were more intensely focused on shorter periods at the peak of flu season. In large cities, incidence was more diffuse...
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Employer health insurance: Deductibles rising faster than wages
Two trends combine for an effective 212% increase in worker deductibles over the past decade.
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FDA approves omadacycline for pneumonia and skin infections
The tetracycline antibiotic was approved for CABP and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in adults.
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Antibiotics trigger proteolytic activity that leads to chronic colitis
Antibiotics cause increased proteolytic activity in the large intestine that disrupts the gut barrier, increasing risk of chronic colitis.
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CDC: Trivalent adjuvanted influenza vaccine aIIV3 safe in elderly adults
ATLANTA – Postlicensure surveillance shows no new or unexpected adverse events with aIIV3 (FLUAD).
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PCV13 moderately effective in older adults
ATLANTA - As ACIP reevaluates PCV13 for certain older adults, a case-control study shows moderate effectiveness against invasive pneumococcal...
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Trials need standardized reporting of pediatric fever after flu vaccine
The study found a link between fever and better immunogenicity after flu vaccination, and an association between antipyretic use and reduced...
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Admission eosinopenia predicted severe CDI outcomes
Significant predictors of mortality included having more comorbidities and lower systolic blood pressure at admission.