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Steatosis linked to persistent ALT increase in hepatitis B
Elevated alanine aminotransferase levels often persist despite successful antiviral treatment.
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Rapid culture, stewardship improve S. aureus bacteremia outcomes
How well does the strategy translate to community hospitals?
Conference Coverage
When fecal transplants for C. diff. fail, try, try again
C. difficile
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FDA approves generic version of HIV drug Truvada
The FDA has approved the first generic version of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (Truvada) for treating HIV infection.
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Supreme Court: Faith-based hospitals are exempt from federal pension requirements
Justices rule that employees of religious-affiliated hospitals are not protected under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
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Factors tied to parents’ intent to vaccinate teens for HPV
Factors associated with parents’ intent to have their teen vaccinated for HPV may differ from those associated with the teens actually getting...
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Medicare Advantage enrollment up again in 2017
Two of five Medicare patients are expected to use Medicare Advantage by 2027.
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HIV study: Vaginal bacteria rapidly metabolized topical tenofovir
Testing vaginal pH or microbiota might help “guide and enhance prevention of HIV in women.”
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CDC specifies risk-reduction strategies for HIV-discordant conception
Multiple low-risk strategies exist to help HIV-discordant couples conceive safely, according to a CDC report.
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Zika-related birth defects up in recent weeks
Almost 20% of all 2016-2017 live births with Zika-related birth defects were reported in the last month.
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Public favors Obamacare over Trumpcare
A total of 40% of respondents said they had a “very unfavorable” opinion of the AHCA, compared with 29% for the ACA.