May 2016 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for May 2016. This roundup includes the...
Baby With Zika-Related Microcephaly Born at N.J. Hospital
Mother apparently infected with Zika virus in her home country of Honduras
WHO Changes Advisory Regarding Sexual Transmission of Zika
Women planning to conceive should now wait eight weeks if they or partner live in high Zika-risk areas
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
Cephalexin Failure Rate Similar for Morbidly Obese, Non-Obese
No difference in rate of therapeutic failure for morbidly obese, non-obese patients with cellulitis
Achieving U.N. Target Cost-Effective for HIV in South Africa
Achieving UNAIDS 90-90-90 target would be effective and cost-effective over five, 10 years
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
ISG15 Deficiency Linked to Antiviral Immunity in Humans
In contrast to Isg15-deficient mice, deficient patients have no enhanced susceptibility to viruses
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Showering Just Days After TKA Does Not Up Infection Risk
Getting area wet before sutures or staples are removed doesn't seem to raise infection risk
