CDC: Untreated Swimming Water Can Foster Norovirus
Safe hygiene practices can prevent norovirus outbreaks, CDC says
Infective Endocarditis Incidence Up in U.S. From 2000 to 2011
No increase in rates of hospitalization, valve surgery after 2007 IE prophylaxis guideline revisions
ASCO Updates Guidelines for Hepatitis B Screening in Cancer
Screening urged for patients with risk factors for infection, receiving cancer tx linked to reactivation
Nearly 400 HIV-Positive Potential Organ Donors in U.S.
Although ban was lifted on such surgeries in 2013, none has taken place, researchers say
CDC: Some Progress Seen in Foodborne Illness
But some types of foodborne bacteria, including Campylobacter and Vibrio, are on the rise
FDA Proposes Lifting Ban on Homosexual Blood Donations
Agency collecting comments on proposal for 60 days before issuing final rules
Guidance Offered to Help Doctors Deal With ‘Dr. Google’
Communication is key to resolving conflicts when patients have requests based on online searching
New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs
Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
FDA Approves Avelox for Treatment of Plague
Yersinia pestis bacterium could be released intentionally in bioterrorism
AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians
Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
