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Electronic System Slashes Antibiotic Use Electronic System Slashes Antibiotic Use
Prescriptions for broad-spectrum antibiotics fell when clinicians were intercepted by a risk-assessment prompt.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Congo Republic Declares Mpox Epidemic Congo Republic Declares Mpox Epidemic
Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

US FDA Says Commercial Milk Safe Despite Bird Flu Virus Presence US FDA Says Commercial Milk Safe Despite Bird Flu Virus Presence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it had found bird flu virus particles in some samples of pasteurized milk, but said commercial milk supply remains...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 23, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Hospice Handoffs May Lower Odds of Medicare Denials Hospice Handoffs May Lower Odds of Medicare Denials
A small study suggests that conversations between hospice and referring providers can help ease transitions to end-of-life care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Menopause, RSV, and More: 4 New Meds to Know Menopause, RSV, and More: 4 New Meds to Know
Last year saw more than 50 new drug approvals, many of which may help internists better manage several common conditions in their patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Dengue Cases Surge by Nearly 50% in Americas Amid'emergency Situation', UN Agency Says Dengue Cases Surge by Nearly 50% in Americas Amid'emergency Situation', UN Agency Says
Dengue cases have created an " emergency situation " in the Americas, although cases in hotspots Argentina and Brazil appear to have stabilized, the head of the Pan American...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

New and Improved Option for Detecting Neurologic Pathogens? New and Improved Option for Detecting Neurologic Pathogens?
A new test appears to be better than current options for diagnosing pathogens that cause meningitis, encephalitis, and other neurologic infections.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

GSK Says Efficacy Of Its Shingles Vaccine Remains High After Years GSK Says Efficacy Of Its Shingles Vaccine Remains High After Years
British drugmaker GSK said on Wednesday long-term data showed that its blockbuster shingles vaccine, Shingrix, had 79.7% efficacy in participants aged 50 years and above,...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice
Measles resurgence threatens global health, with rising cases and travel-related risks. Experts discuss the outbreak ' s impact on healthcare.Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 13, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news

US CDC Says Bird Flu Risk Low, but Asks States to Be Ready With Testing US CDC Says Bird Flu Risk Low, but Asks States to Be Ready With Testing
(This April 8 story has been corrected to remove reference to rapid testing, in the headline)Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

US CDC Says Bird Flu Risk Low, but Asks States to Be Ready With Rapid Testing US CDC Says Bird Flu Risk Low, but Asks States to Be Ready With Rapid Testing
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday bird flu risk to the public remains low even as it asked the state public health officials to be...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Recurrent UTI Patients Find Long-Term Ally in Oral Vaccine Recurrent UTI Patients Find Long-Term Ally in Oral Vaccine
A vaccine for urinary tract infection is effective for up to 9 years and can resolve cases in which antibiotics have failed.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Urology Source Type: news

European Scientists Assess Avian Flu Pandemic Risk European Scientists Assess Avian Flu Pandemic Risk
The risk for widespread infection for humans from avian influenza remains low in Europe, but health authorities have urged enhanced vigilance and biosecurity measures.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

CDC Issues Health Alert for Bird Flu Infection in US CDC Issues Health Alert for Bird Flu Infection in US
The U.S. CDC on Friday issued a health alert to inform clinicians, state health departments and the public of a case of avian influenza in a person who had contact with...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Tuberculosis Prevention Brings Economic Gains, Says WHO Tuberculosis Prevention Brings Economic Gains, Says WHO
A recent study provides strong economic arguments about the true costs of tuberculosis and the benefits of increasing funding to combat it, according to the WHO.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news