CDC: Salmonella Infection Prevalence Down in 2016
Tougher poultry regulations may explain 18 percent decline in food poisonings from Salmonella
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Risk Up for Some Populations
American-Indians account for 18 percent of case-patients, have higher case-fatality rates than whites
Researchers Warn of Epilepsy in Zika-Infected Infants
CDC team says up to half of infants exposed to the virus develop seizures
Dexamethasone Found to Be of Little Benefit in Acute Sore Throat
Study seeking antibiotic alternatives found that only one-third of patients improved within 48 hours
Potential Benefits, Risks of OpenNotes Discussed
Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks include avoidance of writing candidly
Chagas Disease Presents Public Health Challenge in the U.S.
Without early treatment, Chagas disease can cause heart failure
Increase in Prostate Needle Biopsy-Linked Infection in N.Y.
Patient race, procedure year, diabetes, transrectal approach, recent hospitalization linked to infection
No Proof Azithromycin Ups Odds of Ventricular Arrhythmia
Patients on azithromycin no more likely to develop ventricular arrhythmia than those on amoxicillin
Long-Term Eye Health at Risk in Infants Born With Zika Infection
Study of 43 South American infants found damage to retinas and optic nerves
Anthrax Cases Linked to Use of Vintage Shaving Brushes
Renewed interest in vintage and animal-hair shaving brushes may pose new risk
