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
Recurrence Is Low One Year After Eradication of H. pylori Infection
Peptic ulcer, contact history, and hospitalization are risk factors for recurrence
Increase in HPV Prevalence Seen After Renal Transplant in Women
Post-transplant HPV may be reactivation of latent infection during immunosuppression
Bell’s Palsy Tied to Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine
Increased risk for Bell's palsy in those with concomitant administration of other vaccines
Ciprofloxacin Plus Fluocinolone More Effective for Peds AOMT
More effective than ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone alone for acute otitis media w/tympanostomy tubes
