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Elbasvir-Grazoprevir Effective for HCV With Opioid-Agonist Tx
High rates of sustained virologic response at 12 wks, regardless of drug use at baseline or during tx
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Tamiflu
Oseltamivir phosphate does not take the place of receiving a flu vaccination
Hospital Study Adds to Evidence of CVR Risk Tied to Periodontitis
Correlation with cardiovascular death, all-cause mortality remained significant after adjustment
Nonsterile Gloves Don’t Up Risk of Infection in Minor Skin Sx
Meta-analysis shows no increased relative risk for wound infections in outpatient cutaneous surgery
Animal Studies Show Path for Zika Virus Vaccine in Humans
Protective efficacy against Zika virus challenge demonstrated with three platforms in monkeys
M-CSF Plays Role in Host Defense in Bacterial Pneumonia
M-CSF promotes survival of lung and liver mononuclear phagocytes in experimental model
Lymphatic Filariasis Linked to Higher Risk of HIV Infection
Population-based study in Tanzania shows lymphatic filariasis is an independent risk factor for HIV infection
Prolonged Detection of Zika RNA Reported in Pregnant Women
Zika virus RNA detected up to 46 days after symptom onset; 53 days after exposure in five women
Third Dose of MMR Vaccine Can Help Control Mumps Outbreaks
CDC advised third dose in recent outbreak with transmission despite high two-dose coverage
USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Genital Herpes
Grade D recommendation against routine screening for asymptomatic adolescents and adults
