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21 Tunisia announces 3 cases of coronavirus, 1 death Associated Press, May 22, 2013

22 Majority of Italian HIV specialists would prescribe PrEP Full Text AIDSmap news, May 22, 2013

23 URAC standards put to the test Full Text Healthcare IT News, May 21, 2013

24 Measles surges in UK years after flawed research Associated Press, May 21, 2013

25 Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective Full Text HealthDay, May 21, 2013

26 Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children Full Text HealthDay, May 21, 2013

27 Case workers can re-engage a high proportion of HIV-positive people lost to long-term care Full Text AIDSmap news, May 21, 2013

28 Attacking MRSA with metals from antibacterial clays Full Text EurekAlert!, May 20, 2013

29 Expert questions US public health agency advice on influenza vaccines Full Text ScienceDaily, May 20, 2013

30 New malaria test kit gives a boost to elimination efforts worldwide Full Text ScienceDaily, May 20, 2013

31 Now we know why old scizophrenia medicine works on antibiotics-resistant bacteria Full Text ScienceDaily, May 20, 2013

32 Saudi Arabia has another case of new coronavirus: WHO Full Text Reuters Health News, May 20, 2013

33 Death toll from new bird flu in China rises to 36: WHO Full Text Reuters Health News, May 20, 2013

34 WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough Associated Press, May 20, 2013

35 HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds Full Text HealthDay, May 20, 2013

36 Retreatment of Patients With Chronic HCV Infection With Interferon Alone May Increase Mortality Full Text Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, May 20, 2013

37 Janssen Submits New Drug Application for HCV Protease Inhibitor, Simeprevir Full Text Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, May 20, 2013

38 Gilead Submits New Drug Application for HCV Polymerase Inhibitor, Sofosbuvir Full Text Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, May 20, 2013

39 Triple Therapy Including a Protease Inhibitor Achieves Higher SVR Rates for Genotype 1 HCV Infection, Study Confirms Full Text Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, May 20, 2013

40 In the Age of Apps, Can You Protect Your Privacy? U.S. News & World Report - Health, May 17, 2013

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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

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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.

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Three 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.

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Tobacco 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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Clinical Pearls in Infectious Disease

Highlights in Infectious Disease

Predicting decompensation during severe acute exacerbation of hepatitis B

Three risk factors for mortality in the elderly with pneumonia identified

Tobacco and alcohol abuse in HPV-positive patients increase risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

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