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The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is of "deep concern" but does not yet qualify as a global emergency

WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not a Global Emergency

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Outbreak, which began on Aug. 1, 2018, is second deadliest in history
Extragenital (rectal and pharyngeal) chlamydia and gonorrhea are prevalent among men who have sex with men

Prevalence of Extragenital STDs High in Men Who Have Sex With Men

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Extragenital STDs mostly seen in throat and rectum, contribute to risk for drug-resistant gonorrhea and HIV
For patients with cystic fibrosis

Cytomegalovirus Linked to Faster Progression of Cystic Fibrosis

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Faster progression to end-stage lung disease observed among patients with CMV IgG positivity
For physician mothers in procedural specialties

Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction

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Being responsible for at least five tasks linked to desire to change career for moms in procedural specialties
The risk for surgical site infection after cesarean delivery is increased for women covered by Medicaid versus private health insurance

SSI Risk Up After C-Section for Medicaid Beneficiaries

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Odds of surgical site infection increased for women covered by Medicaid versus private insurance
The United States has had more than 600 cases of infection with a type of fungus called a "serious global health threat" by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC: Superbug Fungus Has Sickened 600 Americans

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Candida auris can survive on surfaces after routine cleaning and is often drug-resistant
For gay and bisexual men

STI Incidence Up After Receipt of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis

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Younger age, greater partner number, group sex, but not condom use, linked to increased risk of STI
U.S. health officials say an outbreak of Escherichia coli illness from an unknown source has risen to 96 cases across five Eastern states

CDC: Still No Source As E. Coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases

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Outbreak affecting five states; no deaths reported, but 11 people have been hospitalized
For people with hepatitis C virus who inject drugs and receive opioid agonist therapy

High Response Seen for All Hep C Tx Models in Injection Drug Users

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Directly observed therapy tied to greater adherence than self-administered individual treatment
The latest edition of the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria has been released and includes 188 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics

New, Revised Topics Released in ACR Appropriateness Criteria

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New topics relate to clinically suspected vascular malformation of extremities, gestational trophoblastic disease