Direct-Acting Antivirals Cut Mortality in Chronic Hepatitis C
Mortality, hepatocellular carcinoma risk reduced after adjustment for potential confounders
American Stroke Association, Feb. 6-8
The American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2019 The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) was held...
Health Care Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017
Spending per person increased 4.2 percent from 2016 to 2017; utilization increased 0.5 percent
Smaller Germinal Centers Identified in Recurrent Tonsillitis
Group A Streptococcus-specific CD4+ germinal center T follicular helper cells underrepresented
Congo Ebola Outbreak Claims Nearly 100 Children’s Lives
Number of new cases surged in January, from about 20 a week to more than 40
Vaccine-Preventable Infections Common After Peds Transplant
These infections in organ transplant recipients associated with significant morbidity, mortality, costs
High-Risk HPV Infection Linked to Increased Risk for CVD in Women
High-risk HPV-CVD association stronger for those with obesity or metabolic syndrome
Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine
More than 50 confirmed cases of measles, 11 suspected cases reported in Clark County, Washington, this year
Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads
Drug list prices, typical out-of-pocket costs will appear on screen at end of commercials
Hepatitis C Infection Rates Up After OxyContin Reformulation
222 percent increase in HCV infection rates seen after reformulation in states with above-median misuse
