Airway Mucin Concentrations May Help Predict Chronic Bronchitis
Mean total mucin concentrations up in smokers with severe COPD, those with respiratory exacerbations
Zoonotic Chlamydia caviae Tied to Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Three cases of community-acquired pneumonia reported after exposure to ill guinea pigs
Zika, Cobalamin C Deficiency Tied to Similar Retinal Problems
Congenital Zika syndrome associated with severe ganglion cell layer loss, thinning of central retina
Intervention Beneficial for Acute Gastroenteritis Patients
Reduction in IV fluid use and length of stay in pediatric ER after implementation of clinical pathway
Traditional Flu Tests Not as Accurate as Newer Tests
Digital immunoassays, rapid nucleic acid amplification tests have better sensitivity
Third Dose of MMR Vaccine Could Help Curb Mumps Outbreaks
Students who received a third dose during an outbreak had a lower risk of becoming infected
Budget Cuts Threaten Research on Antimicrobial Resistance
Patient safety, international status of the U.S. as leader in combating AMR both at risk
Increase in Medical Exemptions From Immunization in California
Increase in percent of MEs in first year following bill eliminating personal belief exemption
Docs Should Be Aware of Family Beliefs Regarding Nondisclosure
Evidence from Middle East literature suggests variability in practices, preferences of truth telling
Care Process Use Linked to Reduced S. Aureus Mortality
Use of evidence-based care processes in routine care linked to reduced S. aureus bacteremia mortality
