Kenneth Bender

Prevalence of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis found higher in Mexico than studied populations, with similar contributing factors.

In results from a phase 2 trial show 7.5gm of DAV132 administered three times daily demonstrated protection against antibiotic-induced disruption of intestinal microbiota.

The reviewers find persistent disease activity and flares despite progress to date. In addition, they point to the persistence of glucocorticoid treatment dependency, comorbidity burden, reduced health-related quality of life, and inconsistent access to high-quality care.

Medicaid prior authorization policies could influence whether ADHD treatments follow or diverge from best practices.

More children with ADHD in US receive medication and school support than recommended psychosocial treatments.

A new model-based approach could improve the extended release methylphenidate form to better function in treating ADHD.

Treatment Response in HCV infection can be monitored with serologic detection of HCV antigen rather than molecular detection of HCV-RNA.

Ribavirin is still required in the era of direct-acting antivirals and can be optimally dosed for difficult-to-cure hepatitis C.

More parents of children with ADHD report seeking information about the condition from online sources than from the healthcare provider.

Breastfeeding is associated with lower odds of developing asthma compared to formula than bottle feeding with expressed breast milk.

A large cohort study finds taking acetaminophen for 29 days or more during pregnancy doubles risk of ADHD in offspring.

HCV genotype 6, the most prevalent in Southeast Asia, resolves with 8 weeks of treatment with direct acting antivirals available in the region.

A triple antiviral combination therapy for influenza was more effective than a single agent at reducing viral shedding but with no greater clinical benefit.

A transplantation consensus conference foresees how HCV-positive organ donations could be made to HCV-negative recipients.

Anthony Fauci, MD builds on past responses to infectious disease outbreaks to prepare against future threats.

With the approval of drugs for progressive multiple sclerosis, the challenge surrounding infections has worsened.

NIAID director Anthony Fauci, MD shares lessons learned from confronting infectious disease outbreaks during a tenure spanning 5 presidential administrations.

"Best Practice Advisory" displayed on the electronic health record resulted in a 5-fold increase in screening of baby boomers for hepatitis C virus.

An extensive review found no evidence linking vaccines to onset of multiple sclerosis, and only yellow fever vaccine posing a possible risk for relapse.

Experimental cell-based strategies for MS progress to clinical trials against available disease-modifying therapies.

Large study finds increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma with cirrhosis, but not with direct-acting antiviral HCV treatment.

Invasive pneumococcal disease rates have declined with widespread vaccination while non-vaccine and antibiotic-resistant strains have emerged.

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidance on preventing, identifying and treating infectious diseases in youth sports.

The fixed dose oral combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir demonstrated efficacy across genotypes.

A systematic review examines the effectiveness of self-management interventions in MS to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety and improve quality of life.

The new guidance updates methods on the diagnosis, evaluation and management of infants with possible congenital Zika virus infection.