Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Dolutegravir-based regimen effective in HIV/TB coinfected
BOSTON – Dolutegravir-based ART plus rifampin-based TB therapy were associated with good efficacy and immunological responses.
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Hospital urine screening reduces TB deaths in HIV+ adults
Urine screening for TB can lower deaths in HIV-positive hospitalized patients.
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Looking to increase PrEP uptake
Lowest use of PrEP is seen among blacks, Hispanics.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity continues to decline
Influenza-related pediatric deaths dropped below double digits for the first time in 6 weeks.
Conference Coverage
Dr. Paul E. Marik proclaims end to corticosteroid monotherapy for sepsis
SAN ANTONIO - Several physicians have been treating severe sepsis and septic shock patients with a combination of hydrocortisone, vitamin C, and...
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Critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency guidelines explained
SAN ANTONIO – New guidelines recommend against the use of corticosteroids in adult patients who have sepsis without shock.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Device-based therapy for onychomycosis
SAN DIEGO – Treatments currently being evaluated for onychomycosis include photodynamic therapy and iontophoresis.
Conference Coverage
‘Clean and sober’ ex-prisoners have better HIV suppression
Naltrexone extended-release injections improved HIV viral suppression in ex-prisoners.
Conference Coverage
Raltegravir not associated with IRIS in African trial
Study: Integrase inhibitors didn’t trigger dangerous immune response.
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Prehospital antibiotics improved some aspects of sepsis care
SAN ANTONIO – EMS personnel in the Netherlands received training that resulted in them being able to recognize sepsis more quickly.
Latest News
HIV diagnosis at home and same-day ART start tied to better outcomes
Home HIV diagnosis coupled to same-day ART initiation may help rural patients.