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Genetic Diversity of the Pneumococcal Capsule: Implications for Molecular-Based Serotyping
Could a comprehensive immunology-based assay be promising for assessing Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Associations Among Feeding Behaviors During Infancy and Child Illness at Two Years
This study provides more evidence that breast feeding has lasting health benefits for infants.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help?
Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2009
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CDC Commentary: Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Vaccines -- Timing of Doses
What is the optimal spacing and timing of the seasonal and H1N1 influenza vaccines? In this video blog, William Atkinson, MD, MPH, offers specific guidance from the CDC.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2009
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Update on Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccines
Preliminary data indicate that the immunogenicity and safety of the H1N1 vaccines are similar to those of seasonal influenza vaccines.
Journal Article, November 16, 2009
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The Immunologic Basis for Gastrointestinal Food Allergy
Investigators sought to determine the therapeutic potential and current treatments for gastrointestinal food allergies by understanding and manipulating the immune response.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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XMRV: The Missing Link in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
In this video blog, Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, describes a newly published report of a potential link between a recently discovered virus and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 11, 2009
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Laboratory-Acquired Vaccinia Virus Infection -- Virginia, 2008
This case report supports current US recommendations for smallpox vaccination at least every 10 years for laboratory workers at high risk of vaccinia virus infection.
Journal Article, November 11, 2009
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Doctors and Social Media: Benefits and Dangers
Doctors use Facebook as well as physician community sites for clinical information and medical opinions. There are benefits and dangers to watch for.
Article, November 9, 2009
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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, November 6, 2009
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Status of State Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems -- United States, 2007
This study, a first look at the status of implementation of state electronic disease surveillance systems, hints there is considerable room for improvement.
Journal Article, November 6, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: A Death Foretold
Would you operate on a patient who experienced a premonition of death? Is this a contraindication surgery? Medscape Physician Connect members discuss whether to ignore or heed premonitions.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 4, 2009
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Oseltamivir-Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Two Immunosuppressed Patients --- Seattle, Washington, 2009
Close monitoring for antiviral drug resistance is needed among immunosuppressed patients being treated for novel influenza A (H1N1) infection.
Journal Article, November 4, 2009
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Neurologic Complications Associated With Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Children --- Dallas, Texas, May 2009
The potential exists for severe neurologic sequelae associated with seasonal or novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection, as this report indicates.
Journal Article, November 2, 2009
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Health Workers Gearing up for More H1N1 Cases in Fall: Departments Running Practice Drills
Even Sunday sermons are preaching flu preparedness.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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What You Can Do to Help Your Uninsured Patients
Here's how to make your care more accessible to patients who might otherwise miss getting the services they need.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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Laboratory Surveillance for Wild and Vaccine-Derived Polioviruses --- Worldwide, January 2008-June 2009
Since 2007, the Global Polio Laboratory Network has improved the efficiency of poliovirus testing and reduced reported times considerably.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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Shared Decision-Making in Cross-cultural Encounters
In the setting of cross-cultural medical encounters, the importance of open, patient-centered communication is heightened as the risk for misunderstanding is increased.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Is It Worth Getting the H1N1 Vaccine?
Are you getting vaccinated against the swine flu? Medscape Physician Connect members debate their reasons for and reservations against receiving the vaccine.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 28, 2009
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Hepatitis A Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 24-35 Months -- United States, 2006 and 2007
An increase in hepatitis A vaccination coverage is likely due to expanded 2006 recommendations, which bodes well for further declines in hepatitis A incidence in the US.
Journal Article, October 28, 2009
