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FDA approves new treatment for multidrug-resistant HIV
Ibalizumab-uiyk provides treatment options for patients with drug-resistant HIV.
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Flu activity takes another turn for the better
Hospitalizations and pediatric deaths show no signs of slowing, however.
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Hair tracks HIV antiretroviral adherence
BOSTON -- Hair is a solid alternative to blood, urine, and self-report for HIV drug adherence.
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One-month TB-prevention regimen effective in HIV+ individuals
New, shorter TB regimen is effective and could up adherence in HIV-positive individuals.
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2 new influenza strains recommended for next season
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Hydrocortisone-fludrocortisone cuts deaths in septic shock
Combination hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone therapy could improve outcomes for sepsis patients.
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Increasing sepsis survivorship creates new challenges
SAN ANTONIO– A new study calls for examination of the consequences of long-term sepsis survivorship.
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Vaccines: Effectiveness vs. efficacy
Here’s a review of the math and meanings of vaccine effectiveness, vaccine efficacy, and confidence intervals.
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Preoperative penicillin allergy tests could decrease SSI
Patients who report penicillin allergies are at higher risk for surgical site infections.
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VIDEO: The return of Kaposi’s sarcoma
SAN DIEGO – Once again, dermatologists are seeing more cases of Kaposi’s sarcoma in HIV-positive patients, according to Toby Maurer, MD.
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NASH rapidly overtaking hepatitis C as cause of liver cancer
The analysis is based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data.