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Infectious Disease

Higher Spending Doesn't Mean Better Sepsis Survival Rates
Efforts to improve the value of sepsis care should be modeled after hospitals that achieve better results with fewer resources, say researchers.
CDC Issues Best Practices for Diagnosis and Testing of Pertussis
In light of the increasing number of pertussis outbreaks, the CDC has developed recommendations to help physicians more effectively diagnose the disease.
H1N1 Vaccine and Patients with Allergic Disease
Podcast review of issues relating to the H1N1 vaccine and patients with allergic disease.
Patients with COPD Have Higher Risk of Herpes Zoster
Patients with COPD are at greater risk of herpes zoster, and the risk is greatest for patients taking oral steroids to treat COPD.
CDC Updates Recommendations for Antiviral Medication Use
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendations for the use of antiviral agents for the treatment of influenza.
Proper Cleaning and Draining Key to Wound Care
When it comes to curing skin infections, timely and proper wound cleaning and draining may be more important than the choice of antibiotic.
The Link between Respiratory Viruses and Ear Infections
A new study finds that one out of five children with respiratory infections develop otitis media, and that antibiotics might be unnecessary.
Infection Control Checklists Can Reduce Mortality
A statewide quality improvement initiative designed to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections was found to reduce mortality.
HHS Unveils New National Vaccine Plan
Updated National Vaccine Plan will provide policy and scientific direction designed to prevent infectious diseases and reduce adverse reactions to vaccines.
HPV Vaccine Has Benefits for Boys
Findings from a four-year study demonstrate that the human papillomavirus vaccine can effectively prevent genital warts in young men.
HIV-exposed Infants Have Lower Antibody Levels against Some Diseases
Infants who are exposed to HIV at birth but do not become infected may have reduced immunity to diseases such as pertussis, tetanus, and pneumococcus.
New Drug Shows Promise in Treating C. difficile Recurrence
The investigational antibiotic fidaxomicin was found to significantly cut the rate of Clostridium difficile recurrence compared to treatment with vancomycin.
Key Changes Reflected in 2011 Immunization Schedule
Among the revisions in the latest immunization schedules is a recommendation for off-label use of the Tdap vaccine in two patient groups.
APIC: Make Flu Shots Mandatory for Health Care Workers
The APIC becomes the latest professional society to call for mandatory influenza immunizations for health care workers as requirement for employment.
Examining How HIV Ages Patients
Researchers look to determine why young HIV patients exhibit illnesses commonly associated with older people, despite all the progress that has been made.
MRSA Screening Cuts Costs for Hospitals
Implementing an MRSA screening program that targets the ICU can result in cost savings for the entire hospital, according to new research.
The National Children's Study and Health IT News
A roundup of news on MRSA treatment guidelines, the National Children's Study, the upcoming HIMSS conference, and more.
Discrepancies Found in STD Screening of Young Women
Findings from a new study have some experts wondering if providers make judgments about a young women's likelihood of having an STF based on race or ethnicity.
New Approach in the War against Disease-causing Bacteria: Cannibalism
Research suggests that bacteria that naturally prey on other bacteria may hold promise in the fight to eradicate antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
Risk of Sepsis in Patients Who Have Elective Surgeries
A new study looks at the prevalence of postoperative sepsis in patients who undergo elective surgeries, and the factors linked to the development of sepsis.
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