Two Pneumococcal Vaccines Advised for Seniors
ACIP advises both Prevnar 13, Pneumovax 23 vaccines for adults 65 and older
January 2015 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for January 2015. This roundup includes the...
CIO: Bacteria Could Be Useful in Fight Against Cancer
Weakened strain of Clostridium novyi-NT bacteria thrives in low oxygen environment
Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Review: Oseltamivir Shortens Flu Duration by About a Day
And reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia
CDC: Measles Cases in January Top Typical Load for Entire Year
Spread driven largely by outbreak that started at Disney theme parks in California in December
Results Appear Promising for Experimental Ebola Vaccine
Vaccine works against Zaire strain of Ebola currently circulating in West Africa
Hepatitis A Hospitalizations Down From 2002 to 2011
Increase in age of those hospitalized, and in percent of hospitalizations covered by Medicare
Chlorhexidine Bathing Doesn’t Cut Health Care-Linked Infections
No difference in primary outcome for bathing with chlorhexidine versus nonantimicrobial cloth
High Penicillin Prescribing Could Build Reservoirs of Resistance
Significant difference in minimum inhibitory concentration for high, low prescribers of penicillin G
