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Novel H1N1 Pandemic. When Pigs Fly.
A concise review of the spread of swine/novel H1N1 influenza, from California and Mexico to global pandemic.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Preventing Infections due to Intravascular Catheters in Burn Victims
Can medical staff prevent catheter infections in burn victims or are these infections unavoidable?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Serum HCV RNA Levels and HCV Genotype Do Not Affect Insulin Resistance in Nondiabetic Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C: A Multicentre Study
This study investigated the viral, metabolic, and histologic predictors of insulin resistance (IR) in patients with chronic HCV.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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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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Helicobacter Pylori Promotes Hepatic Fibrosis in the Animal Model
H. pylori infection is common in patients with chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis. What is its effect on the progression of hepatic fibrosis?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Norovirus Outbreaks on Three College Campuses -- California, Michigan, and Wisconsin, 2008
Norovirus outbreaks on colleges in California, Michigan, and Wisconsin in 2008 highlight the potential for widespread infection and rapid transmission in this setting.
Journal Article, November 23, 2009
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American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) 58th Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, November 20, 2009
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Helicobacter pylori: Diagnosis and Treatment
This article discusses the current diagnostic methods in H pylori treatment and their clinical implications, as well as established and novel treatment strategies.
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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A Case of Indurated Skin Rash in a Transplant Patient
A 32-year-old white woman presented to the transplant clinic with complaint of bilateral progressive erythematous rash of her thighs.
Clinical Case, November 18, 2009
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Genetic Predictors of Treatment-Induced Viral Clearance in Hepatitis C
Drs. Dermot McGovern and Gil Melmed comment on a study published in Nature on the ability of an IL-28B polymorphism to predict sustained viral response to hepatitis C treatment.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 18, 2009
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Surgical Masks vs N95 Respirators: Research and Practice
A well-designed study examines the efficacy of surgical masks in protecting healthcare workers against influenza. William R. Jarvis, MD, comments in this video blog.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 17, 2009
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Trauma Patients With ICU Lengths of Stay 30 Days and Greater: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study
A 7-year retrospective study evaluated the characteristics and outcomes of trauma patients with lengths of stay 30 days and longer, focusing on predictors of prolonged stay and mortality.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Liver Fibrosis in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C and Persistently Normal Liver Enzymes: Influence of HIV Infection
Investigators evaluated the influence of HIV infection in patients with chronic HCV and persistently normal alanine aminotransferase (PNALT) compared with patients with elevated aminotransferases.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Infection With Community-Onset Staphylococcus aureus and Influenza Virus in Hospitalized Children
The worst outcomes of influenza in children occur in those with bacterial coinfections. This research has implications for the current H1N1 influenza pandemic.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: A Primer for Clinicians
An understanding of antimicrobial susceptibility testing can help clinicians improve patient care.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection Increases Hepatocellular Carcinogenesis by Eight Times in Patients With Non-B, Non-C Liver Cirrhosis: A Cohort Study
Does the existence of serum HBV DNA predict a high hepatocellular carcinogenesis rate in patients with non-B, non-C cirrhosis? This study takes a look.
Journal Article, November 16, 2009
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Ribavirin Dose Reduction Raises Relapse Rate Dose-Dependently in Genotype 1 Patients With Hepatitis C Responding to Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2b Plus Ribavirin
This study assessed the impact of ribavirin exposure on virologic relapse in combination therapy with pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN) and ribavirin for patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1.
Journal Article, November 16, 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
