Risk of Post-Op Infections Up in Overweight, Obese Children
Surgical site infections more common for overweight or obese patients
Tapeworm From Asian Waters Identified in Alaskan Salmon
But infection with the tapeworm appears to be uncommon, authors say
Fecal Transplant No Better Than Oral Antibiotic for C. difficile
In direct comparison, researchers found no real difference between transplant, antibiotic treatment
Pace of Influenza Activity Picking Up Across the United States
Dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes
First U.S. Case of Locally Acquired Zika Described
Case of pregnant woman who has since given birth; infant has no signs of infection
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
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
