IMN || Infectious Diseases

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for C. difficile infections

Posted on: 04/05/2015 - 22:00

Fecal microbiota transplant seems to have a significant positive effect on recurring Clostridium difficile infections, according to a systematic revie... More »

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Nitric oxide treatment works for genital warts

Posted on: 29/04/2015 - 16:00

The coapplication of two topical creams, one containing 6% sodium nitrite and another containing 9% citric acid, together producing nitric oxide, was ... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Combine topicals, orals for onychomycosis

Posted on: 14/04/2015 - 18:45

MIAMI BEACH – Two new topical solutions approved in 2014 for the treatment of distal subungual onychomycosis don’t eliminate the need for oral tre... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Sovaldi’s high price limits drug access

Posted on: 09/04/2015 - 21:18

The high cost of the hepatitis C treatment Sovaldi has caused a steep increase in Medicaid spending, though access to the drug remains extremely limit... More »

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

All-oral simeprevir-sofosbuvir beat interferon-based regimen for HCV with compensated cirrhosis

Posted on: 01/04/2015 - 08:01

Patients with compensated cirrhosis and chronic genotype 1 hepatitis C virus infections were significantly more likely to clear their infections and h... More »

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

New hepatitis treatment cost effective for some patient types

Posted on: 30/03/2015 - 22:00

For individuals infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), new regimens are highly effective, but also very expensive, at approximately $28,000 for 4 week... More »

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Household contamination may promote recurrent MRSA skin infections

Posted on: 13/03/2015 - 17:42

MIAMI BEACH – Patients with recurrent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin infections should be advised to address their environment, ac... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Newer antifungals shorten tinea pedis treatment duration, promote adherence

Posted on: 13/03/2015 - 16:37

MIAMI BEACH – Two new antifungal agents on the market – luliconazole and naftifine – each have something unique to offer when it comes to treati... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

ASCEND trial to test HCV treatment in primary care setting

Posted on: 07/03/2015 - 17:22

The new ASCEND trial will examine whether primary care physicians can use a new antiviral therapy to treat hepatitis C virus as effectively as special... More »

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Difficult-to-clean ERCP duodenoscopes linked to serious infections

Posted on: 20/02/2015 - 14:12

The Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and the public about the association with duodenoscopes and the transmission of... More »

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

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