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Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Cost-Effective in Simulation

CDC: Heterosexual Syphilis Transmission Up for Drug Users

Hospital Prices Growing Faster Than Physician Prices

Sepsis Common in Terminal Hospitalizations, Discharges

Risk for MRSA Reduced With Postdischarge Decolonization

Child Enterovirus Infection May Up Risk for Developing Celiac Disease

High Rates of MenB Vaccination Advised in University Outbreaks

CDC: Severity of Influenza Season Low Through Feb. 2, 2019

Sinks by Toilets in ICU Patient Rooms Harbor Harmful Bacteria

Progress Made in Developing New Antibacterial Agents

Direct-Acting Antivirals Cut Mortality in Chronic Hepatitis C

American Stroke Association, Feb. 6-8

Health Care Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017

ASA: Opioid Epidemic Tied to Infection-Related Stroke

Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events

Smaller Germinal Centers Identified in Recurrent Tonsillitis

Congo Ebola Outbreak Claims Nearly 100 Children’s Lives

Vaccine-Preventable Infections Common After Peds Transplant

High-Risk HPV Infection Linked to Increased Risk for CVD in Women

Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads

Hepatitis C Infection Rates Up After OxyContin Reformulation

Value-Based Incentive Program Does Not Cut Catheter-Linked UTIs

Omadacycline Noninferior to Moxifloxacin for Pneumonia

Recommendations Updated for Tonsillectomy in Children

Patient Tested for Ebola at Philadelphia Hospital

AAP Releases 2019 Childhood Immunization Schedules

Updated ACIP Immunization Schedule Released for Adults

Washington State Measles Cases Now at 48 Since Jan. 1

CDC Examines Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine

January 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease

HPV Educational Video May Increase Vaccination Rates

CDC: Most Black HIV Patients Interviewed for Partner Services

Oral Antibiotics Noninferior to IV for Bone, Joint Infection

Hand Hygiene Compliance Low Among EMS Providers

ASA: Flu-Like Illness Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke

Infective Endocarditis Related to Injection Drug Use Rising

Public Health Interventions Could Cut Global Burden of Hepatitis C

Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Eye Infections in Newborns Advised

Washington State Declares Health Emergency as Measles Spreads

Many Teens Not Up to Date on HPV Vaccination

Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment

Direct-Acting Antivirals Not Tied to Liver Cancer Recurrence

CDC: Proportion of Increased-Risk Deceased Organ Donors on Rise

Measles Outbreak Prompts Public Emergency in Washington State

Flu-Like Illness Tied to Increased Relative Mortality in ESRD

Herd Protection Seen With 4-Valent HPV Vaccination

Many New Cancer Patients Unaware of Their Hepatitis Status

Messages for Increasing Parental Confidence in HPV Vaccine ID’d

Inappropriate Antibiotic Rx Common in Privately Insured

Nerve Transfer Promising for Acute Flaccid Myelitis Patients

Antibiotics Often Inappropriately Prescribed for Bronchiolitis in ED

FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications

WHO: Vaccine Hesitancy a Major Global Health Threat

Review Shares Best Practices for Evaluating Penicillin Allergy

Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent

Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending

Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU

CDC: E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over

U.S. Food Supply May Be at Risk Due to Government Shutdown

FDA: Chocolates, Candies May Be Contaminated With Hepatitis A

Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed

Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients

Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs

Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty

Nine Cases of Wound Botulism ID’d in Injection Drug Users

Measles Outbreak in New York State Largest in Recent History

ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate

Single-Family Rooms May Benefit Very Preterm Infants

Cervical Cancer Screening Rates ‘Unacceptably Low’

Antibiotics Prescribed for Children More Often at Nonpediatric EDs

Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years

USPSTF Affirms Guidance for Hep B Screening at First Prenatal Visit

Recent Nasal Preps Less Effective Than Injected Vax for Flu in Kids

Flu Vaccine Cuts Flu-Related Hospitalization in COPD Patients

Screening Donated Blood for Zika Not Cost-Effective

Rx Opioids Up Pneumonia Risk in Patients With, Without HIV

In-Hospital Morbidity, Mortality Up With Flu in Heart Failure

Child Pneumonia Rate Dropped Globally From 2000 to 2015

College Students at Increased Risk for SgB Meningococcal Dz

Partner-Delivered HIV Self-Testing Can Up Linkage to Care

U.S. Doctor Monitored for Ebola Exposure in Nebraska Hospital

Universal Vaccination for MenB at College Entry Not Cost-Effective

Low-Priced Generic Drugs Most Likely to Have Shortages

Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Up 2007 to 2017

ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health

Appalachia, Western States Have Highest Hep C Prevalence

Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries

Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza

HPV Ups Cervical Cancer Risk, Even With No Cellular Signs

Infection Control Compliance Not Tied to Knowledge

FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears

Targeted Hep C Testing Misses High Number of Cases in Prisons