Decline in MRSA Infection Rates in Veterans Affairs Facilities
Decrease in MRSA HAI rates in acute care, spinal cord injury units, long-term-care facilities
Enteroviruses May Be Linked to Autoimmunity Leading to T1DM
Enteroviruses may induce an autoimmune process against insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
Diabetes Linked to Increased Incidence of Conjunctivitis
No correlation for diabetes with other eye infections; glycemic control not linked to any infection
Acid Suppression Rx Linked to Risk of C. difficile, Campylobacter
Study suggests long-term use might open door to C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria
Sorafenib Effect on HCC Survival Depends on Hepatitis Status
Findings in meta-analysis of individual patient data for advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Non-Liver-Related Critical Events Down With SVR in HCV+Cirrhosis
Study confirms reduction in critical events, liver-related or not
Major Zika Outbreak Considered Unlikely in the United States
Higher standard of living reduces odds the virus-carrying mosquitoes will thrive
December 2016 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for December 2016. This roundup includes the...
Pharmacy-Based Sale of Chlamydia Test Kits Is Effective
Mailing of specimens for processing, return of results is feasible
Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir Effective for Chronic HCV in Adolescents
98 of 100 patients reached sustained virologic response at 12 weeks; no virologic failure observed
