<ѻý>Trial Sheds Light on Oral vs IV Antibiotics for Left-sided Endocarditisѻý> But researchers caution that more research is needed before changing practice Mar 18, 2019
<ѻý>Antibacterial Envelope Cuts Heart Device Infectionsѻý> Adjunctive use resulted in 40% lower incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic devices infection versus only standard care Mar 17, 2019
<ѻý>What's Behind London's Falling HCV Rates in HIV+ MSM?ѻý> City cut HCV incidence in this population by almost 70% in 5 years Mar 08, 2019
<ѻý>Monthly HIV Treatment on Par With Daily Regimenѻý> High percentage of patients maintain undetectable viral loads Mar 08, 2019
<ѻý>ACC News in Brief: Weed, Flu Shots, Siestasѻý> A taste of news to come from the conference Mar 07, 2019
<ѻý>Integrase Inhibitors Drop Virus Faster in Pregnant HIV Patientsѻý> Raltegravir, dolutegravir both appear safe and effective in late stage pregnancy Mar 07, 2019
<ѻý>TB Preventive Therapy Safe in Pregnant Womenѻý> 'Real world' study contradicts earlier work in HIV-infected women Mar 07, 2019
<ѻý>Which PrEP Users Fail to Stick With It?ѻý> Tackling non-adherence key to larger rollout in U.S., expert says Mar 07, 2019
<ѻý>Truvada Meets Its Match for PrEPѻý> Placebo-less DISCOVER trial marks "dawn of a new age of prevention studies" Mar 07, 2019
<ѻý>COPD Tied to Higher MI Risk in HIV-Positive Peopleѻý> Higher risk seen for supply-demand mismatch as with sepsis, though mechanisms of association unclear Mar 06, 2019
<ѻý>Universal 'Test and Treat' Program Cut New HIV Infections in Africaѻý> But largest ever HIV prevention trial produced some other surprising results Mar 06, 2019
<ѻý>Fauci: 'Full-Court Press' to End HIV Epidemic in U.S.ѻý> NIAID chief outlines plan for treatment as prevention, PrEP in targeted areas Mar 05, 2019
<ѻý>MMR-Autism Link Debunked ... Againѻý> Not even a hint of relationship in large Danish study Mar 04, 2019
<ѻý>Sepsis and Death; Bag Mask Ventilation: It's PodMed Double T!ѻý> This week's topics also include complications of shoulder surgery and induction of labor Mar 02, 2019 podcast
<ѻý>HIV Prevention Initiatives Take Spotlight at CROIѻý> President Trump's new initiative to end HIV epidemic topic of special session Mar 01, 2019
<ѻý>ACIP: After WHO Delay, FDA Waits to Select Flu Strains for Vaxѻý> Also, ACIP issues new language on vaccines for anthrax and Japanese encephalitis Feb 27, 2019
<ѻý>Morning Break: Rebranding Eating Disorders; Spike in Kratom Concerns; Vaccine Lawsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Feb 22, 2019
<ѻý>How Best to Monitor Critically Ill Patients?ѻý> Continuous surveillance achieved through EHR data could provide key insights Feb 21, 2019
<ѻý>Similar Endotypes Identified for Pediatric ARDS and Sepsisѻý> Shared biology between children with sepsis, respiratory failure could predict mortality risk, study shows Feb 21, 2019
<ѻý>Significant Decline in Precancerous Cervical Lesions in U.S.ѻý> Proportion of lesions with HPV16/18 fall across age, ethnic groups Feb 21, 2019
<ѻý>Antibiotics Rx Common, but Variable, in Pediatric ICUѻý> Children given antibiotics were on mechanical ventilation for fewer days Feb 20, 2019
<ѻý>CDC May Have a Better Mousetrap for Sepsis Surveillanceѻý> Researchers compare the CDC's simplified criteria against SOFA criteria Feb 19, 2019
<ѻý>Minocycline for Acne Changes Skin Microbiotaѻý> Findings in pilot study may explain adverse effects of antibiotic therapy in acne Feb 15, 2019
<ѻý>Risky Antibiotics Still Widely Prescribed at Hospital Dischargeѻý> Programs aimed at reducing fluoroquinolone use fail to address discharge practices Feb 13, 2019
<ѻý>How to Transfer Violent Patients: HealthLeaders Mediaѻý> Also, bundled payments for hip and knee replacements linked to decreased spending Feb 11, 2019
<ѻý>Did OxyContin Reformulation Boost HCV Rates?ѻý> Association suggests "unintended consequence" of abuse deterrent opioids Feb 04, 2019
<ѻý>Childhood Lead Exposure Tied to Mental Health Issues in Later Lifeѻý> Greater exposure also associated with difficult personality traits in adulthood Jan 23, 2019
<ѻý>The Unkindest Cut? Circumcision Ethics, Evidence, and Activismѻý> Netflix documentary raises ethical questions, attacks circumcision to prevent HIV in Africa Jan 17, 2019
<ѻý>2018 Landmark Infectious Diseases Trials, in Graphic Formѻý> New flu antiviral, oral abx for stable endocarditis among standouts Jan 06, 2019
<ѻý>A Walker, Olive Oil, and a Hematoma: General Surgery News Reportѻý> Also, managing expectations in patients who don't want reconstruction post-mastectomy Dec 26, 2018
<ѻý>Higher Risk of Shingles Seen in Patients With Certain Cancersѻý> Vaccine development may help with prevention of herpes zoster in this population Dec 14, 2018
<ѻý>No Benefit From Preventive Antibiotics in Nose Jobsѻý> Meta-analysis: infection rates the same whether prophylaxis given or not Nov 30, 2018
<ѻý>Morning Break: Measles Rebound; New FDA Warnings; Cancer Dx Scaresѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Nov 30, 2018
<ѻý>Study: Adult-Onset Food Allergy Fairly Commonѻý> Almost half of over 40,000 U.S. adults reported allergy development after age 18 Nov 19, 2018
<ѻý>Parental Pacifier Sucking May Lower Kids' Allergy Risksѻý> Lower early-life total IgE production linked to mom or dad orally "cleaning" pacifier Nov 17, 2018
<ѻý>HCV Combo Pill a Winner in Untreated Cirrhotic Patientsѻý> High SVR12 rate suggests 8-week treatment could be used for this population Nov 14, 2018
<ѻý>#MeToo Comes Home at AMA Meetingѻý> Emergency resolution calls for outside review of group's harassment policies Nov 13, 2018
<ѻý>Hepatitis C Treatment Works Well for Young Kidsѻý> Nearly all children treated with sofosbuvir/ledipasvir achieved sustained response Nov 12, 2018
<ѻý>Pregnant Women at Risk for HCV Benefit from Universal Screenѻý> Test deemed more efficient, cost-effective diagnostic approach versus risk-based screening Nov 11, 2018
<ѻý>Liver Meeting to Focus on Practice Matters Along with Scienceѻý> Topics range from 'day in the life' of a hepatology consultant to novel NASH therapies Nov 08, 2018