Routine Screening of ED Admissions At Risk of Chronic Hepatitis Routine Screening of ED Admissions At Risk of Chronic Hepatitis
This article describes the implementation and outcomes of a pilot program of automated and routine hepatitis screening of high-risk groups in the emergency department.Liver International (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination 2000-2021 Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination 2000-2021
This study found that worldwide vaccination rates for measles fell throughout the pandemic, dropping to the lowest since 2008.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Prognosis of Hepatitis E in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease Prognosis of Hepatitis E in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease
This analysis found a high prevalence of hepatitis E infection in hospitalized patients with chronic liver disease, suggesting that HEV vaccination is appropriate for patients with pre-existing CLD.Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Blood-Borne Virus Testing in Emergency Departments Blood-Borne Virus Testing in Emergency Departments
Implementing routine blood-borne virus testing in the ED could lead to earlier diagnoses and treatment for at-risk patients.HIV Medicine (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
The 5 Biggest Changes in the 2023 Adult Vaccine Schedules The 5 Biggest Changes in the 2023 Adult Vaccine Schedules
AMA Liaison to ACIP Dr Sandra Fryhofer gives a quick tour of the 2023 vaccination schedules, highlighting what ' s new for this year.Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 9, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
The Reemergence of Measles: What the Pathologist Needs to Know The Reemergence of Measles: What the Pathologist Needs to Know
Many pathologists are unfamiliar with the histopathologic features of measles. This paper reviews how pathologists may play a role in the diagnosis of this reemerging disease.American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 8, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Let ’s Talk About Sex: GBQ Teens Need Parents to Take Lead Let ’s Talk About Sex: GBQ Teens Need Parents to Take Lead
When it comes to sexual health conversations, GBQ teens want and need parents to step up. The question is when to start and what to discuss?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
Epidemiologic Features of the Monkeypox Outbreak Epidemiologic Features of the Monkeypox Outbreak
This CDC report explores the epidemiology of the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. and the rapid response by public health agencies.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Exposure and Outcomes Racial/Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Exposure and Outcomes
Racial and ethnic differences contribute to disparities in COVID-19 exposure, complications, and hospitalization. How can these health inequities be addressed?Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 2, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Severe Monkeypox in Hospitalized Patients Severe Monkeypox in Hospitalized Patients
According to this CDC report, the majority of patients hospitalized with monkeypox had AIDS, and several patients died, highlighting the importance of early treatment in those that are HIV-positive.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Hepatitis C Virus-specific Immune Responses Following DAAs Hepatitis C Virus-specific Immune Responses Following DAAs
This study investigated whether treatment of acute HCV infection with direct-acting antivirals prevents establishment of, or reverses, T-cell exhaustion.Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
ChatGPT: To Bot or Not to Bot? ChatGPT: To Bot or Not to Bot?
Chatbots are taking the information world by storm, including medicine and scholarly medical publications.Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Children and Adolescents Aged < 18 Years With Monkeypox Children and Adolescents Aged < 18 Years With Monkeypox
According to this CDC analysis, cases of monkeypox among children and adolescents have remained rare, and are usually not severe.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Human Mpox Without Viral Prodrome or Sexual Exposure Human Mpox Without Viral Prodrome or Sexual Exposure
This case helps further our understanding of the potential alternative modes of mpox transmission.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Highly Anticipated HIV Vaccine Fails in Large Trial Highly Anticipated HIV Vaccine Fails in Large Trial
"It ' s obviously disappointing," Anthony Fauci, MD, told MSNBC, noting that other areas of HIV treatment research are promising."I don ' t think that people should give up on the field of the HIV vaccine."WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
