Adverse Events Common, Often Avoidable in Hospitalized Patients on Antibiotics
About one in five patients who are prescribed antibiotics during a hospital stay experiences at least one…
Infectious Disease
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Adverse Events Common, Often Avoidable in Hospitalized Patients on Antibiotics
About one in five patients who are prescribed antibiotics during a hospital stay experiences at least one... -
Point-of-Care Hepatitis C Virus RNA Test Shows Good Accuracy
A point-of-care test that can detect active infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) from a finger-stick sample... -
Treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Epididymitis in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled...
Treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Epididymitis in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Two-Part Ebola Vaccine Offers Long-Lasting Protection
(Reuters) – The world should be far better prepared for the next Ebola outbreak, with further promising…
Zika Caused 20-fold Spike in Birth Defects: US Study
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Rates of microcephaly and certain other birth defects were 20 times higher in pregnancies…
Novel Assay Detects Zika Virus in Less Than 15 Minutes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A newly developed assay that rapidly detects Zika virus and can be…
HCV Infections Less Prevalent than Previously Estimated
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The global estimate of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) is lower than…
Bismuth Quadruple Therapy May Be Best First-Line Treatment of H. Pylori
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Bismuth quadruple therapy for 10 days appears to be the best first-line…
California Bill Would Require Reporting of ‘Superbug’ Infections, Deaths
(Reuters) – A California state senator has introduced a bill that would mandate reporting of antibiotic-resistant infections…
Scientists Develop New Type of HIV Test on a USB Stick
LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists in Britain have developed a type of HIV test using a USB stick…
