AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths
American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
But cost of giving pneumococcal vaccines to all 50-year-olds exceeds $250,000 per QALY
MMR Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study
No increased risk observed after MMR in those with sibling autism history, autism risk factors
Multidimensional Approach Cuts Unneeded Drug-Drug Interaction Alerts
Number of interruptive DDI alerts substantially decreased as result of alert refinement efforts
Readmission for Patients With Sepsis Common and Costly
Most readmissions associated with infectious etiologies, as well as GI, CV, pulmonary, renal causes
February 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2019. This roundup includes the...
HPV Infection Unlikely to Spread From Hand Contact
Risk for new infection largely due to partners' genital HPV infection, not virus detectable on hands
Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI
No antibiotics, deferred antibiotics tied to increase in bloodstream infection, all-cause mortality
New York City Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121
No deaths have occurred, but eight people have been hospitalized and one child ended up in ICU
