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Infectious Disease

News, opinions and meeting coverage in infectious disease.

Drop Ban on Gun Violence Research at CDC, Urges AMA

"We will not stand idly by and watch fellow Americans be slaughtered"

AMA: Broad Coalition Backs End to Ban on Gun Violence Research

Orlando tragedy spurs new push for CDC funding

Hep C Virus Outbreak Tied to Unsafe Injection Practices

Calif. prolotherapy clinic shuttered after patients developed HCV infections

Does a 'Short Fuse' a Condition Make?

Some call it road rage, but medicine is now calling it IED. Lowering the Bar: Medicine in the 21st Century weighs the evidence

ADHD: How Did It Leap from Classroom to Boardroom?

Adults are now routinely diagnosed with ADHD. Why is that? This Lowering the Bar; Medicine in 21st Century report seeks answers

Lowering the Bar: Medicine in the 21st Century

Does diagnosis always mean disease, or does it sometimes mean opportunity?

Owning a Dog May Help Veterans With PTSD

Small study finds adoption tied to lower depression, loneliness scores

How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

How a patient makes you feel may affect your diagnostic acumen

FDA: Avoid Cipro, Similar Drugs for Common Infections

Agency says risks outweigh benefits

Obamacare Boosts DTaP Vaccine Rates

Less cost-sharing also led to higher vaccination completion rates

Study Finds HPV-Behavior Link

Cancer risk is known, but HPV may be marker for broader pathology

Neurologic Problems Common in Ebola Survivors

Mechanism of persistent symptoms still unclear

Podcast: 10th Anniversary for HealthNewsReview.org

Gary Schwitzer reflects on high points, low points, lessons learned

10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

Expectant Moms Mount Positive Immune Response to Tdap Vax

Findings bolster current recommendations to vaccinate in pregnancy

Flu Shot Safe for Surgical Inpatients

Study busts "urban legend" on risks from vaccination

When "Unremarkable" Is Not Clear Enough

Radiology reports need to be held to higher standards, argues Saurabh Jha, MD

Herpes Vaccine Cuts Viral Shedding

Shedding down by as much as 55%, lesion count by 69%

Ankle Steroid Shots Tied to Post-Op Infections

Study showed doubled rate of infections with intra-articular injections

Mortality High in Post-Arthroplasty Sepsis

Sources of sepsis included pneumonia and urinary tract or surgical site infections

Tenofovir Twin Continues to Perform Well

New version of old standby has better toxicity profile

Lab Mystery: How Did Worker Get HIV Infection?

"Perfect storm of errors," researchers speculate

Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Name

It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD

CDC: Poverty Linked to Poor Flu Outcomes

Hospitalizations with flu nearly double in poor versus affluent neighborhoods

Eye Problems in Microcephalic Infants May be Linked to Zika Virus

Small Brazilian study suggests high rate of ocular abnormalities

Morning Break: Zika, Zika, Zika; Stem Cell Clinics; Stopping Chipotle Burrito Blues

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 番茄社区 staff

OB-GYNS: Stick With CDC Zika Guidelines

Special SMFM session clarifies role of serial ultrasound, amniocentesis

Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education

In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing

Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparities

NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine

SEER Data Errors: NCI Looks To Avoid Repeats

Results reassuring as SEER audit nears completion

Five CDC Cartoons, Out of Context

Agency likes to keep it simple in illustrating infectious disease

Are Masks a Good Alternative to Flu Shots for Healthcare Workers?

At some hospitals, it's vaccinate or be fired

A Bad Combo: Predatory Journals and Homeopathy Studies

A study of a homeopathic treatment for colds proves nothing, says Roy Benaroch, MD

Evidence Lacking for Some Fluoroquinolone Use

FDA panel says risk-benefit data don't support current labeling

10 Questions: Joel Gallant, MD

Insurance companies are the biggest barrier for physicians treating HIV, said Joel Gallant, MD, of the Southwest CARE Center in Santa Fe, NM

Is SAMHSA to Blame for a Broken Mental Health System?

Two members of Congress differ on how to fix a failing system

Experts Weigh In: Where Do People Want to Die?

The answer is not always obvious

'Failure to Communicate' Drives Misdiagnosis

Electronic medical records also need to be improved, says Mark Graber, MD

Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

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