WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not a Global Emergency
Outbreak, which began on Aug. 1, 2018, is second deadliest in history
Prevalence of Extragenital STDs High in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Extragenital STDs mostly seen in throat and rectum, contribute to risk for drug-resistant gonorrhea and HIV
Cytomegalovirus Linked to Faster Progression of Cystic Fibrosis
Faster progression to end-stage lung disease observed among patients with CMV IgG positivity
Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction
Being responsible for at least five tasks linked to desire to change career for moms in procedural specialties
SSI Risk Up After C-Section for Medicaid Beneficiaries
Odds of surgical site infection increased for women covered by Medicaid versus private insurance
CDC: Superbug Fungus Has Sickened 600 Americans
Candida auris can survive on surfaces after routine cleaning and is often drug-resistant
STI Incidence Up After Receipt of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis
Younger age, greater partner number, group sex, but not condom use, linked to increased risk of STI
CDC: Still No Source As E. Coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases
Outbreak affecting five states; no deaths reported, but 11 people have been hospitalized
High Response Seen for All Hep C Tx Models in Injection Drug Users
Directly observed therapy tied to greater adherence than self-administered individual treatment
New, Revised Topics Released in ACR Appropriateness Criteria
New topics relate to clinically suspected vascular malformation of extremities, gestational trophoblastic disease