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New research links the varicella zoster virus to giant cell arteritis. The study was published online Feb. 18 in Neurology.

Varicella Zoster Linked to Giant Cell Arteritis

Patients should take antiviral medications along with steroids, say researchers
For patients with hepatitis C virus

Cost-Effectiveness of Immediate HCV Rx in Early Disease Analyzed

Rx tied to substantial costs that may compel clinicians, patients to consider delaying treatment
Varenicline (Chantix) can boost the likelihood that cigarette smokers who aren't ready to stop cold turkey will cut down gradually

Varenicline May Help Smokers Not Yet Ready to Quit

But drug's side effects still worry some doctors
Seasonal influenza vaccines trigger immune system protection against the H7N9 influenza virus

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Can Offer Cross-Protection Against H7N9

Research reveals protective response to more unique virus strains
Apology laws

Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error

Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
For sorafenib-treated patients with hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

Antiviral Tx Improves Survival in Sorafenib-Treated HBV-HCC

Antiviral therapy with nucleoside analogues linked to improved overall survival
For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Wide Variation in Hospital Tx Patterns for Metastatic CRC

Use of metastatic site surgery, multiagent chemo increases as hospitals' volume of services increases
Cutaneous and subdermal hormonal contraceptives do not induce endothelial activation after four months of use

Contraceptive Patch, Implant Not Tied to Endothelial Activation

Not found to induce endothelial activation after four months of use
Fusobacterium necrophorum is responsible for one in five sore throats in young adults

Young Adult Sore Throat Could Be Due to F. Necrophorum

Fusobacterium necrophorum implicated in 20 percent of sore throats in young adults
For patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia and high initial inflammatory response

Methylprednisolone Use Cuts Treatment Failure in Pneumonia

Findings for patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia, high inflammatory response