Four Separate Events Led to Zika’s Introduction Into Florida
Virus strains came from the Caribbean and Latin America, researchers say
Progress Made on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer
But research is still in early stages
Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic
Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
Two-Dose HPV Vaccine Effective Against Genital Warts
Findings in keeping with new recommendations from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries
Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
Mortality Rates Found Lower at Major Teaching Hospitals
Researchers assessed 30-day survival for older patients
Case of Gnathostomiasis Caused by Roe Ingestion Reported
Japanese man presented with itchy migrating eruption on back, which was treated with ivermectin
Initial Specimen Diversion Device Cuts Culture Contamination
Initial specimen diversion device reduces blood culture contamination without impacting sensitivity
ATS: First Abx Rx Doesn’t Work for ~25% of Pneumonia Cases
One in four adult patients do not respond to initial prescription of antibiotic treatment
ASCO: Vaccination Tied to Substantial Reduction in Oral HPV
Vaccination may help prevent oral HPV infections linked to oral cancers, researcher says
