FDA Approves New Test to Help Detect Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Uses specimens taken directly from patients; specifically looks for resistance to carbapenems
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Pregnancy May Lengthen Life of Zika Virus Infection
But researchers also find that infection boosts future immunity
Florida Reports First Case of Zika-Linked Microcephaly
Mother, a citizen of Haiti, came to Florida to deliver her baby
Few Young Males Receive HIV Testing at Physician Office Visits
HIV test performed at 1.0 percent of visits made by young males; higher rates for blacks, Hispanics
FDA Approves Epclusa for Chronic Hepatitis C
Combination drug treats six major strains of hepatitis C virus infection
Two Vaccines Deemed Feasible Against Zika Virus Infection
Two candidates provided protection after just one dose; clinical trials planned for later this year
Lymphoplasmacytic Infiltrate Seen in Syphilis, HIV Co-Infection
Skin biopsies show moderate to extensive infiltrate; quantity of treponemes linked to CD4 count
Catheter Reduction Programs Do Reduce Use of Catheters
Centers without reduction programs have higher use of catheters overall, for inappropriate indications
Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination
Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
