Burden of Hep C Virus Substantial Despite Oral Antiviral Therapy
In the next 35 years, 320,000 patients expected to die, 157,000 to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
Many Don’t Know Key Facts About Zika Virus Transmission
Overall, 31 percent of respondents believe that Zika is transmitted through coughing and sneezing
No Benefit for Longer-Term Antibiotic Tx in Lyme Disease
Longer-term antibiotic tx doesn't have additional beneficial effect on health-related quality of life
Entry Receptor for Zika Virus Identified in Brain, Retina
AXL highly expressed by human radial glia, brain capillaries, and microglia in developing human cortex
Pediatricians Should Be Familiar With Zika Virus Infection
All age groups, including children, can be affected; maternal-fetal transmission has been reported
AMA Addresses Elements of Team-Based Care Model
New module from STEPS Forward collection describes how to bring these elements together
Standard Precautions Advised in Labor & Delivery to Prevent Zika
CDC recommends use of Standard Precautions in all health care settings to prevent Zika transmission
How Can We Fix the Wage Gap Among Female Physicians?
Women need to become better negotiators and lobby for transparency to reduce gender wage disparity
CDC: Tuberculosis Decline in the United States Has Hit a Plateau
Agency reaffirms its commitment to eliminating the lung infection
Total Medical Costs of $16K for IFN-Based Antiviral Tx for HCV
Mean cost per sustained virologic response €38,514; cost increases with more advanced liver disease
