IMN || Infectious Diseases

U.S. C. difficile mortality jumped sevenfold 1999-2008

Posted on: 07/11/2014 - 18:11

VIENNA – U.S. deaths from Clostridium difficile infection jumped roughly sevenfold from 1999 to 2008, but in the ensuing years (2009-2012), remained stable at about the level first reached in...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Chlamydia infection rates down for females aged 15-19 years

Posted on: 06/11/2014 - 21:25

The rate of chlamydia infection for females aged 15-19 years dropped significantly in 2012, while the rate of infection for 20- to 24-year-old females continued to rise, the Centers for Disease...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

Sofosbuvir/ledipasvir effective for relapsed hep C patients

Posted on: 03/11/2014 - 22:00

Patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection who relapse after sofosbuvir plus ribavirin may be successfully retreated with sofosbuvir plus ledipasvir, a new study demonstrated. During the...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Hepatitis E virus mutation linked to ribavirin resistance

Posted on: 01/11/2014 - 04:01

A mutation in the hepatitis E virus might contribute to ribavirin treatment failure in transplant recipients with chronic HEV infection, according to a small study published in the November issue of...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

New onychomycosis drugs show similar success and side effects

Posted on: 30/10/2014 - 16:00

LAS VEGAS – The latest topical therapies for onychomycosis are strong enough to penetrate nail polish, but patients report few side effects. “New topical antifungals have improved the challenge of...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

FDA approves hepatitis C combination pill

Posted on: 11/10/2014 - 16:34

The first combination pill to treat chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection was approved by the Food and Drug Administration Oct. 10. The once-daily tablet under the trade name Harvoni...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Drug combos for psoriatic arthritis upped shingles risk

Posted on: 10/10/2014 - 13:56

Combining tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors with conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs more than doubled the risk of shingles in patients with psoriatic arthritis, according to a...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Drug combos for psoriatic arthritis upped shingles risk

Posted on: 10/10/2014 - 13:56

Combining tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors with conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs more than doubled the risk of shingles in patients with psoriatic arthritis, according to a...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

USPSTF releases updated recommendations for STI counseling, screening

Posted on: 22/09/2014 - 22:00

Intensive behavioral counseling reduces risky sexual behaviors and the likelihood of sexually transmitted infections, and is recommended for all sexually active adolescents and adults who are at...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

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

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