CDC: Measles Cases Reach 465 This Year in the United States
Meanwhile, New York City declares public health emergency over measles outbreak in Brooklyn
Model Can Predict Sepsis Risk for Emergency Medical Admissions
Computer-aided National Early Warning Score model makes use of data already collected by clinicians
First Two-Drug Regimen Approved for HIV-1 Treatment
Dovato indicated for use in patients with no history of antiretroviral treatment
CDC: TB Incidence Declined Slightly in United States in 2017
Number of cases, disease incidence decreased globally, but more progress needed to meet targets
Alcohol, Drug Misuse Tied to Long-Term Health Problems
Despite recovery, chronic physical disease continues to impact quality of life, life expectancy
Telemedicine Leads to More Antibiotic Rx for Pediatric Respiratory Infection
More antibiotics prescribed with less guideline-concordant antibiotic management versus other settings
Depressive Symptoms May Up Risk for Death in HIV+ Veterans
However, depression linked to higher risk for death in HIV-uninfected, but not HIV-infected, U.S. veterans
Histologic Clearance of CIN2/3 Seen With HPV Therapeutic Vaccine
In phase II trial, rate of complete resolution of CIN2/3 significantly higher for vaccine versus placebo group
October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak
American Association for Cancer Research, March 29-April 3
The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held from March 29...