Hepatitis C Found to Up Odds for Certain Head and Neck Cancers
Researcher sees need for improved screening, treatment
CDC: Zika Link to Microcephaly, Brain Damage Confirmed
Evidence confirms infection during early pregnancy leads to severe form of microcephaly
Health Care Workers Skip Hand Washing One-Third of the Time
Outpatient facility staff also found to be lacking at safe injection practices
Review: Low Risk of Birth Defects With Ondansetron Exposure
Ondansetron-exposed neonates may have small increase in incidence of cardiac abnormalities
New Assay May Help Improve Detection of Prion Diseases
Assay as sensitive for elk chronic wasting disease as two bioassay models, more sensitive than rapid test
Consumption of Fast Food Linked to Greater Exposure to Phthalates
High consumption linked to higher urinary levels of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, diisononyl phthalate
Efficacy of DTaP, Tdap Holds Despite Pertactin Deficiency
Similar estimates for DTaP, Tdap VE to other settings, despite high prevalence of pertactin deficiency
Increase in Number of Patients Being Treated for Alpha-Gal
Increase attributed to improved understanding of presentation, and improved diagnostic testing
CV Risk Not Significantly Different for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Findings based on large study in real-world, head-to-head comparison of other drugs
Doctors Can Be Misled About FDA ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Designation
Many believe meds supported by stronger evidence than the law requires to achieve designation
