Diverse Physical Health Outcomes and HIV Infection
Results from an umbrella review of observational studies showed highly suggestive or suggestive evidence for HIV and the presence of several physical health outcomes.
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New Strain of S pyogenes Causing Scarlet Fever in UK
New, more toxigenic strain may explain recent increase in scarlet fever activity in England.
1971 to 2017 Saw 32 Drinking Water Hepatitis A Outbreaks
The last 4 reported hepatitis A outbreaks during 1995 to 2009 were due to individual water systems.
New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Ups Counter Vaccine Misinformation
Social media sites aim to counter the spread of antivaccination misinformation.
Interventions Focused on High-Risk Behaviors May Reduce HIV Transmission
Focusing on interventions that address high-risk sexual behaviors and injection practices may reduce HIV transmission rates among individuals who are HIV-positive and inject drugs.
Effective Intervention Evidence Lacking in Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV
Evidence on intervention effectiveness in improving uptake and retention of mothers and infants in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission care in HIV regimens is lacking.
Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over
No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July.
Poor HIV Control Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure
Lower CD4 count, nonsuppressed viral load linked to higher risk for sudden cardiac death in HIV with heart failure.
C difficile Colonization in Infants May Trigger Antitoxin Immune Response
Infant nontoxigenic and toxigenic C difficile colonization may be linked to humoral immune responses that can provide protection against C difficile infection later in life.
CDC: Mumps Outbreak Reported in Migrant Detention Facilities
898 confirmed, probable mumps cases reported in adult migrants detained in 57 facilities.
Massachusetts Communities at ‘Critical Risk’ for Mosquito-Borne Virus
Dozens of communities at high or moderate risk for Eastern equine encephalitis.
HIV Infection Associated With Poor Cancer Outcomes
Elderly patients with HIV who have cancer, and specifically breast and prostate cancer, may have worse outcomes when compared with elderly patients without HIV with cancer.
WHO: ‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles Occurring in Europe
Four European countries have lost their status as having eliminated measles.
1984 to 2016 Saw Increase in Age of Death for HIV-Infected
Autopsy data trends include increase in prevalence of atherosclerosis, drop in opportunistic infections.
Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications.
Community Health Nursing Intervention Improves Self-Care and Reduces STI Positivity
Investigators of this study sought to compare the efficacy of a community health nursing intervention vs standard of care to improve self-management of pelvic inflammatory disease.
WHO: Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible
Smallpox the only human disease to ever have been wiped out.
Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Characterized
255 cases of infection identified in 32 states; infections linked to consumption of soft cheese, beef.
HCV, HIV Association With Peripheral Artery Disease Examined
Investigators analyzed the relationship between HIV, hepatitis C virus, and peripheral artery disease in women.
Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks
If vaccination rates continue to drop, considerable increase in potential outbreak predicted.
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