Fecal Transplants Deemed Successful in C. difficile Tx
Fecal matter is collected from donor, purified, mixed with saline solution and transferred to patient
H. Pylori May Impact Severity of Psoriasis
No higher prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients with mild, moderate psoriasis
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
Experimental Ebola Vaccine Shows Potential
Appeared to provoke good immune response in Chinese study; larger trials needed
FDA Warns Against Amiodarone Use With Hepatitis C Meds
Adding ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or sofosbuvir to amiodarone could cause symptomatic bradycardia
Outcomes Favorable for HIV+ Kidney Transplant Recipients
However, survival rates lower if organ recipient also has hepatitis C
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Valacyclovir Cuts Viral Load in HIV-1+/HSV-2 Seronegative
Prodrug valacyclovir active in HIV-1 infected patients who are HSV-2 seronegative
Over Two Dozen Test Positive for TB at Kansas High School
Officials testing all who might have been in close contact with the first confirmed case of TB
CDC: Decline in TB Rates in the United States Slowing Down
2013 decrease is smallest seen in more than a decade
