Infectious Diseases
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Skin disorders defeat weekend warriors
And the sensitivity of vibration-based neuropathy detectors varies widely.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Antibiotic resistance leads to ‘nightmare’ bacteria
And Medicare formulary changes could be on the way.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Could gut bacteria trigger lupus?
And acid suppressors in infancy could fuel allergies later on.
News
Unusual antibiotic resistance found in more than 200 bacteria
Rare and unusual antibiotic resistance can be stamped out with aggressive prevention and control strategies.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Why low-calorie sucralose may fuel weight gain
And diabetes in the United States racks up a hefty health bill.
Conference Coverage
Are higher rifampin doses for pulmonary TB more effective?
Higher rifampin doses than customarily used offer better control of TB with safety.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Can androgen therapy improve male frailty?
And empagliflozin could cut liver fat in diabetes.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Why most heart failure may be preventable
And how epileptic drug use in pregnancy affects school test scores.
Conference Coverage
MicroRNAs flag liver damage in HIV-, HCV-infected persons
MicroRNAs are associated with elevated liver enzymes and fibrosis in HIV, HCV infection.
News from the FDA/CDC
TB in 2017: Good news and bad news
Incidence is lower than ever, but elimination is still a long way off.
Conference Coverage
Switching to tenofovir alafenamide may benefit HBV patients
PHILADELPHIA – It has similar efficacy to tenofovir disoproxil, with fewer bone and renal effects, according to results of two large international...