Prophylaxis Can Prevent HCV Infection in Kidney Recipients
With direct-acting antivirals, no adverse events seen when kidneys came from HCV-infected donors
HPV Vaccine Intervention Tied to Increased Vaccination
Clinician intervention includes communication training, fact sheets, parent education site
S. epidermidis Producing 6-HAP May Protect From Skin Neoplasia
6-HAP selectively inhibited proliferation of tumor lines in culture; cut incidence of UV-induced tumors in mice
February 2018 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2018. This roundup includes the...
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine
Clinical learning environment should be optimized by ensuring what is taught in classroom is modeled
Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence
Changing attitudes toward patients and their medication adherence can improve adherence
Hand Hygiene Program Tied to Lower Nursing Home Mortality
Multifaceted program associated with lower mortality, antibiotic prescriptions over one year
Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Physician Burnout
Many potential uses for AI, including improving searches and documentation, selecting treatment
FDA Warns of Possible Heart Risks Linked to Clarithromycin
Agency advising doctors to consider prescribing other antibiotics to patients with coronary heart disease
