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U.S. goals for earlier HIV diagnosis and treatment may be out of reach
Only 66% of U.S. youth diagnosed with HIV were introduced to proper care within 90 days of diagnosis, leaving a long way to go to meet the 2020...
From the Journals
Daily probiotics have no effect on infections causing child care absences
There seems to be little difference between probiotics and placebo in preventing infections in young children, but age may play a role.
From the Journals
Study indicates parent-reported penicillin allergy in question
Children with low-risk penicillin allergy may be in the clear.
News from the FDA/CDC
‘Chronic Lyme’: Serious bacterial infections reported with unproven treatments
Five case reports illustrate the dangers of unproven treatments for so-called chronic Lyme disease.
Conference Coverage
Gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy shows promise in early study
BOSTON – Early data show remarkable results for a gene therapy with few adverse events, in a phase I study.
Conference Coverage
Childhood vaccine trauma decreases adolescent HPV immunization uptake
Too many vaccines at once can result in needle phobia.
Conference Coverage
English infant quadravalent group B meningococcal vaccine pays off
MADRID – Invasive meningococcal disease cases are dropping.
Conference Coverage
Transient tachypnea of newborn increases bronchiolitis risk
Finnish nationwide study points to shared deficit in pulmonary fluid transport.
Conference Coverage
Adoptions increasingly involve special needs, prenatal drug exposures
SAN FRANCISCO - Nowadays, adopted children are more likely to have complicated medical needs.
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Health IT: Cybercrime risks are real
Feds offer six-point plan for increasing cybersecurity in medicine
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Malpractice reform: House passes bill to cap damages
Doctors, malpractice insurers back the legislation.