Infectious Diseases Experts & Viewpoints

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.
Viewpoint, November 2009
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.
Commentary, November 2009
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.
Commentary, November 2009
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.
Commentary, November 2009
Molecular Techniques Yield Many More Strains Than Culturing Molecular techniques can detect more bacteria than conventional cultures, raising questions regarding the current empirical treatment choices. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
Viewpoint, November 2009
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.
Commentary, November 2009
Cross-Reactivity to 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Does anyone -- young or old -- have preexisting immunity to H1N1?
Viewpoint, November 2009
CDC Commentary: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine in Pregnancy Pregnant women are 1 of the 5 initial target groups for the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. In this video commentary, Sonja Rasmussen, MD, MS, Senior Scientist at CDC, reviews the latest guidelines.
Commentary, November 2009
Antiviral Treatment for Suspected H1N1 Influenza James Wilde, MD, discusses the recommendations for initiating antiviral treatment for patients with suspected H1N1 influenza.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
A Successful Campaign Against Antibiotic Overuse Antibiotic overuse was addressed by a multiyear national program that was successful in reducing use. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
Viewpoint, November 2009

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Concerns about the H1N1 flu vaccine have led some parents to decide not to vaccinate their child. If parents refuse to vaccinate their child with the H1N1 or another vaccine, even after discussing its advantages, is it ethical or not ethical to dismiss the child as a patient, provided that they are given plenty of notice to find another physician?

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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.
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