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Maternal Tdap resulted in higher maternal cord sera IgG-PT levels

Posted on: 11/09/2014 - 20:40

WASHINGTON – Immunizing expectant mothers with the Tdap vaccine booster shot resulted in higher cord serum levels of pertussis toxin antibodies, according to a study from Argentina. "The...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

Anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions cleared in 42% of gay men

Posted on: 11/09/2014 - 19:25

MELBOURNE – High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions are prevalent among HIV-positive gay men and a significant number of these anal lesions resolve spontaneously, according to data from a...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Microbiome-based pill holds promise for chronic C. difficile

Posted on: 11/09/2014 - 18:15

WASHINGTON – A rationally designed microbiome-based pill successfully eradicated recurrent Clostridium difficile infection in 29 of 30 patients in an <link...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Mobile apps get skin in the sun protection game

Posted on: 10/09/2014 - 20:05

EDINBURGH – Mobile phone apps that provide real-time, personalized sun risk and protection information are gaining ground in the fight against skin cancer. The <link...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Jury still out on effect of systemic psoriasis meds on MI risk

Posted on: 09/09/2014 - 15:05

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Results from some studies have concluded that treatment with conventional systemic or biologic therapy improves the elevated risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

TURQUOISE regimen active against HCV-HIV coinfection

Posted on: 08/09/2014 - 19:20

WASHINGTON – Early studies show that a new, combined antiviral regimen seems to suppress hepatitis C viremia while keeping HIV viremia stable in coinfected patients. Dr. Joseph Eron presented phase...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Studies point to potential for huge HCV rise in MSM

Posted on: 08/09/2014 - 16:15

WASHINGTON – Two studies of men having sex with men suggest that hepatitis C transmission in that group might be on the cusp of a big increase, in part because of risky behavior such as unprotected...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

VIDEO: German screening initiative catches skin cancer sooner

Posted on: 04/09/2014 - 18:20

EDINBURGH – Is population screening for skin cancer worthwhile? Yes, Dr. Eckhard Breitbart said in a debate at the 15th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin. "Screening is not a diagnostic...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

VIDEO: What’s your UV risk today? There’s an app for that

Posted on: 04/09/2014 - 16:55

EDINBURGH – How would you like a smartphone app that offers a personalized sun protection strategy based on location and skin type? At the 15th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin, Nina Goad,...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Disposable, self-administered new anal insert device effective for anal leakage

Posted on: 03/09/2014 - 16:30

WASHINGTON – A single-use, self-administered anal insert made of soft silicone was effective and safe in reducing episodes of accidental bowel leakage, in a multi-center, prospective open-label...

Field of Interest: Geriatrics

Type: News Item

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