<ѻý>Antiseptic Cloths No Help Cutting SSI Rates After C-Sectionѻý> But infection rates were surprisingly low overall, even with placebo wipes Feb 07, 2020
<ѻý>Track the Coronavirus Outbreak on Johns Hopkins Live Dashboardѻý> Realtime infection and death data from five sources Feb 04, 2020
<ѻý>Staving Off Sepsis; Bleeding and Fibroids: It's Double T Healthwatch!ѻý> This week's topics also include blood levels of sunscreen ingredients, and fish oil and sperm quality Jan 25, 2020 podcast
<ѻý>Which Cold Medications Are Safe for the Heart?ѻý> The Skeptical Cardiologist has some seasonally-appropriate cautions Jan 22, 2020
<ѻý>'Dead Doctors Don't Lie'ѻý> Pediatrician threatened over vaccine TikTok in "global, coordinated attack" Jan 21, 2020
<ѻý>Justin Bieber Goes Public With Surprise Diagnosisѻý> Formerly ubiquitous pop star explains why he was dodging the limelight recently Jan 16, 2020
<ѻý>Yuck: Docs' White Coats Rarely See the Washing Machineѻý> New York hospital survey found most go a week or more between launderings Jan 10, 2020
<ѻý>Hep B Cure Research: The Long Road Aheadѻý> Combination approaches, novel agents may lead the way Jan 03, 2020
<ѻý>Is One HPV Vaccine Dose Enough?ѻý> NHANES data suggest yes, but researchers urge caution Jan 02, 2020
<ѻý>Higher Risk of Shingles Seen in Patients With Certain Cancersѻý> Vaccine development may help with prevention of herpes zoster in this population Dec 31, 2019
<ѻý>I Quit: My MD, My Baby, My Nightmareѻý> HIV exposure had this doctor in "hiding" Dec 20, 2019 podcast
<ѻý>Serious Illnesses in Nebraska Tied to Exosome Therapyѻý> New trend in unapproved stem cell therapy led to sepsis in some patients Dec 16, 2019
<ѻý>Taking Food and Drink Away From Doctors and Nurses Is Just Cruelѻý> Don't deny them a simple but important pleasure, says Edwin Leap, MD Dec 12, 2019
<ѻý>C. Diff Carriers May Pose Hidden Infection Threatѻý> Small study finds almost 40% of carriers developed symptoms within 6 months Dec 11, 2019
<ѻý>FDA Warns Liveyon Over Cord Blood Stem Cell Productsѻý> Company slapped for distributing unapproved products, deviating from quality manufacturing practices Dec 09, 2019
<ѻý>Reassurance on Live-Virus Shingles Vax With Anti-TNFsѻý> Randomized trial indicates fears of infection unfounded Nov 11, 2019
<ѻý>Asian Moms Don't Talk to Their Kids About Sexѻý> Communication barriers make teens vulnerable to contracting HIV Nov 07, 2019
<ѻý>Study: Fecal Transplants Cut Sepsis Risk in Patients With C. Diffѻý> FMT also tied to shorter length of hospital stay, better overall survival vs antibiotics Nov 04, 2019
<ѻý>ACIP: Tdap Vax OK to Sub in for Td When Necessaryѻý> Unanimous panel hopes to increase flexibility for providers Oct 23, 2019
<ѻý>Finally, a Cure for the Common Cold... and Back Pain!ѻý> The antidote to your Press-Ganey blues Oct 17, 2019
<ѻý>CDC: Too Few Pregnant Women Getting Flu, Tdap Vaxѻý> Room for improvement in clinician communication about vaccines in pregnancy Oct 08, 2019
<ѻý>BCG Vax: A Shot Against Lung Cancer in Native Populations?ѻý> 60-year follow-up data from a vaccine trial found surprising results Sep 25, 2019
<ѻý>IM Steroid Use in URI Persists Without Evidenceѻý> Initial injection predicts more follow-up visits and injections Sep 20, 2019
<ѻý>Antibiotics vs Blood Cultures in Sepsis: Which Should Come First?ѻý> Study addresses whether immediate treatment plays a role in diagnostic sensitivity Sep 17, 2019
<ѻý>In 1995, There Was No AIDS Conference -- Here's What Happened in 1994ѻý> Pioneers look back at that bleak time in AIDS research: "Never have so many traveled so far for so little" Sep 16, 2019
<ѻý>Good News, Bad News for CRISPR Gene Editing for HIV Cureѻý> "Bigger story for the gene-editing field than the HIV field" Sep 11, 2019
<ѻý>Does Doxycycline PrEP/PEP Prevent Bacterial STIs in High-Risk Men?ѻý> State-of-the-art review summarizes evidence and suggests next steps Sep 11, 2019
<ѻý>Antibiotic Class Associated With Heart Valve Problemsѻý> "Considerable reduction" in use urged, especially with preexisting regurgitation Sep 11, 2019
<ѻý>Do Fungi Play a Role in C. Diff Infection?ѻý> Small study finds evidence of role fungus might play in dysbiosis associated with C. difficile Aug 28, 2019
<ѻý>Study: Scale Back Surveillance for HPV Oropharyngeal Cancersѻý> Retrospective data show no survival advantage with adherence to NCCN guidelines Aug 13, 2019
<ѻý>Vaccines Increase Risk of Gout Flaresѻý> However, patients shouldn't forgo vaccines because absolute risk is low, and benefits are high Aug 08, 2019
<ѻý>Vaccines Boost Gout Flare Risk, But...ѻý> Patients shouldn't opt out because absolute risk is low and benefits high Aug 05, 2019
<ѻý>PrEP: One Treatment Begins to Stand Outѻý> Secondary DISCOVER analysis hints at winner, though conclusive data still await Jul 24, 2019
<ѻý>Does Alzheimer's Disease Stem From Infection?ѻý> Scientists debate, and one company targets gingivitis bacterium to slow Alzheimer's progression Jul 17, 2019
<ѻý>ACIP: Hep A and MenB Vaccine Recommendations Updatedѻý> Hepatitis A recommendations expanded for people with HIV; panel stands pat on flu vaccine policy Jun 28, 2019
<ѻý>ACIP: HPV, Pneumococcal Vax Guidelines Revisedѻý> Panel emphasizes shared decision-making Jun 27, 2019
<ѻý>10 Years Later, Is There Still No 'ESKAPE' From Bad Bugs?ѻý> Expert who coined acronym notes progress, challenges in antibiotic research, stewardship Jun 23, 2019
<ѻý>Whoopi Goldberg's Pneumonia Nightmareѻý> Talk show host recounts near-fatal infection Jun 20, 2019