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Universal Prenatal Hepatitis C Virus Screening Improves Health Outcomes

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Madeline Morr Associate Editor

Publish Date February 14, 2019

Universal prenatal hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening was found to be cost-effective and improved health outcomes in women diagnosed with HCV infection and identification of HCV exposure in neonates, according to a study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. A research team used a stochastic microsimulation model to analyze the health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of universal…

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Sinks by Toilets in ICU Patient Rooms Harbor Harmful Bacteria

Publish Date February 14, 2019

Klebsiella pneumonia carbapenemase more common in sinks near toilets.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Topline Data Announced for Selonsertib in Patients With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to NASH

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Diana Ernst, RPh

Publish Date February 13, 2019

Topline data from the Phase 3 STELLAR-4 trial showed that selonsertib, an investigational treatment for patients with compensated cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), was not associated with a significant improvement in fibrosis without worsening of NASH. The safety and efficacy of selonsertib, an oral inhibitor of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1), was evaluated in a double-blind,…

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine

Publish Date February 12, 2019

More than 50 confirmed cases of measles, 11 suspected cases reported in Clark County, Washington, this year.

Vaccine Information Center

ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule

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Brandon May

Publish Date February 6, 2019

The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

Conditional Financial Incentives Increase Linkage to Care for Male Partners of Antenatal Clinic Attendees

By

Zahra Masoud

Publish Date February 6, 2019

HIV self-test kits combined with financial incentives may encourage men to attend the clinic for post-test HIV services.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

CDC: Most Black HIV Patients Interviewed for Partner Services

Publish Date February 2, 2019

More black index patients diagnosed with HIV are interviewed for partner services than all index patients combined.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Hand Hygiene Compliance Low Among EMS Providers

Publish Date January 31, 2019

Use of hand rub or hand wash seen in 3% before, 29% after patient encounters.

Stat Consult

Stat Consult: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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Alyssa Abebe, MPAS, PA-C; Judy Truscott, MPAS, PA-C

Publish Date January 29, 2019

Growing evidence supports starting individuals on antiretroviral therapy as soon as they are diagnosed with HIV to improve mortality rates.

Hepatology Information Center

Gender Gap Seen in Accessing Alcohol Treatment With Cirrhosis

Publish Date January 29, 2019

Women less likely to be treated than men; treatment visit, medication tied to improved 1-year outcomes.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Measles Outbreak Prompts Public Emergency in Washington State

Publish Date January 28, 2019

23 measles cases confirmed and two more suspected cases under investigation.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

CDC: Proportion of Increased-Risk Deceased Organ Donors on Rise

Publish Date January 28, 2019

Increased-risk donors significantly more likely to have positive HBV, HCV screening results.

Oncology

Physical Activity Associated With Reduced Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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Madeline Morr Associate Editor

Publish Date January 25, 2019

Physical activity was found to be associated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hepatology Information Center

Liver Transplants for Alcohol-Linked Disease Increased From 2002 to 2016

Publish Date January 24, 2019

Much of the increase due to decrease in hepatitis C virus infection as indication for transplant.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Shorter Antibiotic Course Noninferior for Gram-Negative Bacteremia

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Infectious Disease Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date January 23, 2019

A 7-day antibiotic course has demonstrated noninferiority compared with a 14-day course in treating uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia.

Vaccine Information Center

WHO: Vaccine Hesitancy a Major Global Health Threat

Publish Date January 21, 2019

Percentage of US children 19 to 35 months who have not been vaccinated has quadrupled since 2001.

HPV Information Center

Prevalence of Anogenital Warts Declining Across Populations

By

Roxanne Nelson, BSN, RN

Publish Date January 17, 2019

The prevalence of anogenital warts has decreased, with significant declines observed in specific populations.

Influenza Information Center

CDC: Flu Cases Hit 7 Million in the United States

Publish Date January 15, 2019

Half of this number went to a doctor, while 69,000 to 84,000 people have been hospitalized.

Influenza Information Center

Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU

Publish Date January 14, 2019

Pregnant women admitted to ICU with flu more likely to deliver preterm infants, low birth-weight infants.

Hepatology Information Center

FDA: Chocolates, Candies May Be Contaminated With Hepatitis A

Publish Date January 14, 2019

Worker at Bauer’s Candies facility in Kentucky tested positive for hepatitis A.