Mutations in DOCK2 ID’d in Early-Onset Invasive Infections
Biallelic mutations identified in five children with severe infections, autoimmunity, or both
Community-Acquired Pneumonia Confers Long-Term Risk
High risk of long-term adverse events versus general population, irrespective of age
Case Report: Pregnancy Could Mask Symptoms of Ebola
Suppressed immune response might delay symptoms, experts say
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
Meta-Analysis: Oral Sex Is Not Risk Factor for Oral Cancer
Analysis shows no significant correlation between oral sex and oral cancer risk
Fluoroquinolone Preventive Therapy Deemed Beneficial in TB
Health system savings, health benefits with therapy for contacts of patients with multi-drug resistant TB
Increased Infection-Linked Mortality in DM Greater for T1DM
Risk up for various infections; increased risk seems greater for type 1 than type 2 diabetes
Chromosomally Inherited HHV-6 Linked to Elevated Risk of Angina
Researchers note that only 1 percent of people may be affected
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Cancer-Specific Mortality Up in HIV-Infected Cancer Patients
HIV linked to increased risk for colorectum, lung, skin, and breast cancer independent of treatment
