Infectious Diseases
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Novel coronavirus may cause environmental contamination through fecal shedding
Beyond respiratory droplets, fecal shedding could also be a potential route of transmission.
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Telehealth seen as a key tool to help fight COVID-19
A House bill would allow the HHS secretary to “waive or modify application of certain Medicare requirements with...
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Infection control protects hospital staff from COVID-19, study shows
The Hong Kong success story may be due to enhanced laboratory surveillance, early airborne infection isolation, and rapid-turnaround molecular...
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Monthly injection therapy for HIV found noninferior to daily oral dosing
Injections of long-acting suspensions of cabotegravir and rilpivirine show promise for the control of HIV.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA moves to expand coronavirus testing capacity; CDC clarifies testing criteria
Close to a million tests will be available by week’s end, predicted HHS Secretary Alex Azar
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What medical conferences are being canceled by coronavirus?
In the United States, however, most medical conferences are moving forward as planned – at least for now.
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Upcoming vaccine may offset surge in polio subtypes
Response to polio outbreaks involves fast-tracking a modified oral vaccine.
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Dengue vaccine deemed acceptable by most doctors, fewer parents
Surveys of doctors and parents in Puerto Rico showed a high level of interest in dengue vaccination.
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Washington State grapples with coronavirus outbreak
King County, Wash. is Ground Zero for the first outbreak on U.S. soil.
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Meta-analysis highlights safety concerns with interleukin inhibition
MAUI, HAWAII – Increased risks seen for serious infections, cancer, and opportunistic infections.
From the Journals
Screen all adults for hepatitis C, says USPSTF
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that asymptomatic adults ages 18-79 be screened for hepatitis C virus infection.