Infectious Diseases
Outcomes Research in Review
Procalcitonin, Will It Guide Us?
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Antibiotic use in dermatology declining, with one exception
Antibiotic prescriptions by dermatologists have declined significantly since 2008, except for those associated with dermatologic surgery.
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Prescribed opioids increase pneumonia risk in patients with, without HIV
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More than 23% of antibiotic fills deemed unnecessary
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Flu season showing signs of decline
State and national measures of activity dropped during the first of week of 2019.
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Chronic infections such as HCV, HIV, and TB cause unique problems for psoriasis patients
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CDC: Flu activity ‘high’ in nine states
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza rose from 2.7% to 3.3% in the last week.
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2018-2019 flu season starts in earnest
Highest level of influenza activity seen in two states for the week ending Dec. 15.
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Non-TB mycobacteria infections rising in COPD patients
A study using VA patient data found a sharp uptick in non-TB mycobacteria infections from 2012 and a higher risk of death.
Conference Coverage
It’s time for universal HCV screening in the ED
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