ATS: Risk of Pneumonia Up With Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD
Observational studies show reduction in odds of pneumonia-associated, all-cause mortality
Fixed-Course Antibiotics Good for Intraabdominal Infection
Outcomes similar for fixed-duration abx therapy, therapy extended through symptom resolution
Most Distinctive Causes of Death Mapped by U.S. State
Map depicts variety of causes, including 15,000 HIV deaths in Florida, 22 syphilis deaths in Louisiana
Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice
Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
Short Time to Eligibility for ART in Young HIV-Infected Adults
Median time for antiretroviral therapy eligibility was shorter for males than females
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
