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Latest (10) Full Text Articles (66)181 5 heavy hitters take lead on UDI Full Text Healthcare IT News, April 29, 2013
182 Flu and bacteria: Better prognosis for this potentially fatal combination Full Text EurekAlert!, April 29, 2013
183 New drug stimulates immune system to kill infected cells in animal model of hepatitis B infection Full Text EurekAlert!, April 29, 2013
184 China finds new bird flu case in eastern Fujian province: Xinhua Full Text Reuters Health News, April 29, 2013
185 China reports new bird flu case in Hunan province Full Text Reuters Health News, April 29, 2013
186 Salmonella-tainted Mexican cucumbers sicken 73 Full Text USA Today, April 29, 2013
187 Progress in Introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - Worldwide, 2000-2012 Full Text Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, April 29, 2013
188 'Reservoirs of disease': Private school pupils 'at much greater risk' of getting measles than those in state sector, says leading doctor John Ashton Full Text The Independent, April 29, 2013
189 EHRs fail tests, certifications revoked Full Text Healthcare IT News, April 26, 2013
190 MAeHC to help state HIE go 'last mile' Full Text Healthcare IT News, April 26, 2013
191 Study: New bird flu jumped directly from chickens Full Text USA Today, April 26, 2013
192 Another HIV vaccine fails as agency halts study Full Text USA Today, April 26, 2013
193 CHIME presses HHS for HIE certification Full Text Healthcare IT News, April 25, 2013
194 Hospitals remain ill-prepared for ICD-10 Full Text Healthcare IT News, April 25, 2013
195 WHO: H7N9 virus 'one of the most lethal so far' Full Text CNN Health, April 25, 2013
196 Research finds targeted screening for hepatitis C is cost-effective Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
197 National Autism Awareness Month - Guelph scientists develop first vaccine to help control autism symptoms Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
198 Battling with bugs to prevent antibiotic resistance Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
199 Malaria parasite protein identified as potential new target for drug treatment Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
200 AbbVie hepatitis C drugs knock out virus at eight weeks Full Text Reuters Health News, April 25, 2013
Clinical Pearls in Infectious Disease
- A single IV dose of peramivir may be an alternative to a 5–day oral dose of oseltamivir for patients with seasonal influenza virus infection
- Approx. 20% of HIV-infected adults in the US are not aware of their status. The CDC recommends that patients be routinely tested for HIV, but given an opportunity to “opt out”.
- Patients with chronic hepatitis B are 200 times more likely to develop liver cancer
Highlights in Infectious Disease
Predicting decompensation during severe acute exacerbation of hepatitis B
In a study involving 37 patients with chronic hepatitis B infections, a serum bilirubin level > 5 mg/dL was predictive of progression to hepatic failure and liver-related death.
Read the article summaryThree risk factors for mortality in the elderly with pneumonia identified
In a study involving 1607 patients > 65 years of age with community- or healthcare-acquired pneumonia, pre-morbid ambulation impairment (OR=2.61), hospitalization within 30 days of acquiring pneumonia (OR=1.93), and absence of cough and purulent sputum (OR=1.47) were shown to be associated with a significant increase in 30-day mortality.
Read the article summaryTobacco and alcohol abuse in HPV-positive patients increase risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
In a retrospective study involving 225 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and 224 matched controls, it was shown that patients who were HPV-positive and smoked cigarettes or smoked cigarettes plus consumed alcohol were at increased risk for ESCC than patients who were HPV-negative (OR = 2.22 and 10.31, respectively).
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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 How hope can help you heal CNN Health, April 12, 2013 Free full text
2 China bird flu cases now at 102 CNN Health, April 23, 2013 Free full text
3 Dysfunctional Foods U.S. News & World Report - Health, April 3, 2013
4 Love may not be as elusive as some think, research says The Seattle Times, April 1, 2013 Free full text
5 Chicken still on menu, WHO tells China as bird flu spreads CNN Health, April 22, 2013 Free full text
6 New flu spread quietly, study suggests NBC News, April 22, 2013
7 Sanofi infant vaccine gets EU approval Reuters Health News, April 25, 2013 Free full text
8 Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' May Spread Among Patients, Study Finds HealthDay, April 1, 2013 Free full text
9 Dozens of Okla. dentist's patients positive for hepatitis CNN Health, April 19, 2013 Free full text
10 Drug pipeline for worst superbugs "on life support": report Reuters Health News, April 19, 2013 Free full text
11 Fecal Transplantation Beats Vancomycin Alone for Recurrent C. difficile Infection Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, April 15, 2013 Free full text
12 WHO talks with China on sending bird flu team Associated Press, April 8, 2013
13 Research deciphers HIV attack plan EurekAlert!, April 3, 2013 Free full text
14 Physician entrepreneurs are key contributors to new medical devices EurekAlert!, April 18, 2013 Free full text
15 Houston HIE goes live Healthcare IT News, April 11, 2013 Free full text
16 Tens of thousands could be kicked off Medicaid in historically generous states The Washington Post, April 10, 2013
17 Scientists fight deadly new coronavirus USA Today, April 19, 2013 Free full text
18 China bird flu case count rises to 83 CNN Health, April 19, 2013 Free full text
19 Battling with bugs to prevent antibiotic resistance ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013 Free full text
20 Dengue cases may be 4 times more common than known Associated Press, April 8, 2013
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