Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines

Determining the Genetic Origin of the 2009 A(H1N1) "Swine" Flu

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:33:36 EDT

Dr. Ali Torkamani comments on a study published in Science discussing the genetic origin of the 2009 "swine flu" and the implications for future flu surveillance.
Medscape Genomic Medicine

Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:51:21 EDT

This study sought to clarify inconsistent outcomes reported by various clinical trials and analyses. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
Medscape Infectious Diseases

ISSTDR 2009: HPV Vaccination Program Reduces the Incidence of Genital Warts in Both Women and Men

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:38:57 EDT

A free HPV vaccine program was associated with a reduction in risk for genital warts within a few years.
Medscape Medical News

Efficacy of HPV Vaccine Confirmed for Women Over 25 Years of Age

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:12:59 EDT

Initial studies of HPV vaccines were conducted in very young subjects. Now, a trial confirms that infection can also be prevented in those older than 25, says Dr. Maurie Markman in this video blog.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

The Case of the Clever Clinician With an Eponymous Injury

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:24:42 EDT

Guess the famous patient and diagnose his condition in another historical case from this popular series.
Medscape General Surgery

Yet Another New Flu Virus Emerges in Canada

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:54:06 EDT

Canadian officials said on Tuesday they had identified yet another new flu virus, this one a mixture of human and swine influenza viruses, in two farm workers in Western Canada.
Reuters Health Information

Infection Rates Drop After Change in Medical Abortion Protocol

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:36:34 EDT

When Planned Parenthood changed its medical abortion protocol by switching from vaginal to buccal administration of misoprostol combined with routine use of antibiotics, the rate of serious infections fell markedly, according to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine for July 9.
Reuters Health Information

Final Analysis Shows HPV Vaccine Is Effective and Safe

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:50:47 EDT

The final results of a large phase 3 trial demonstrate that Cervarix, an AS04-adjunvanted vaccine, was immunogenic, generally well tolerated, and effective against HPV-16 or HPV-18 infections.
Medscape Medical News

ISSTDR 2009: Multiple Pathogens Detected Simultaneously With Investigational Microarray

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:02:23 EDT

A new polymicrobial assay may unlock the origin of sexually transmitted syndromes caused by multiple organisms.
Medscape Medical News

WHO Issues Patient Care Checklist for Influenza A (H1N1)

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:56:03 EDT

WHO has developed a new patient care checklist for hospitals worldwide to use when treating suspected or confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1).
Medscape Medical News

Tamiflu-Resistant H1N1 Flu in US?

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:46:24 EDT

Drug-resistant H1N1 flu is seen in a teenage traveler from San Francisco.
WebMD Health News

Single-Tablet Daily ART Regimen Maintains High Rate of HIV-1 Suppression

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:43:41 EDT

In a prospective, randomized trial, a single daily tablet containing efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir (Atripla; Bristol Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences LLC) maintained viral suppression in HIV-1 infected patients as well as the standard multiple-pill regimen.
Reuters Health Information

Loop Electrosurgical Excision May Cut Risk of New HPV Infections

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:43:41 EDT

Treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or 3 (CIN2/3) by loop electrosurgical excision (LEEP) may lead to a reduction in acquisition of new carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, results of a study suggest.
Reuters Health Information

Carbapenemase-Producing Bacteria on the Rise?

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:13:55 EDT

Learn the latest on highly resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC). In this video blog, Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, offers advice on testing, antibiotic therapy, and infection control.
Medscape Infectious Diseases

ISSTDR 2009: Condom Use Low in UK Black Caribbean Community After HIV Diagnosis

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:13:33 EDT

Fear of disclosure and avoidance of stigma prevent HIV-positive patients from condom use even after HIV diagnosis.
Medscape Medical News

ISSTDR 2009: High-Risk Sexual Practices Play Role in New HIV-HCV Co-Infection Epidemic in Amsterdam

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:47:41 EDT

Genotyping indicates that rough sex is associated with an increase in HIV-HCV co-infections among men who have sex with men.
Medscape Medical News

Early Transition to Oral Antibiotics or IV Therapy in Children With Uncomplicated Osteomyelitis

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:18:27 EDT

A large retrospective study compares outcomes of children who received a prolonged IV course vs those of children who had early transition to oral antibiotics.
Medscape Pediatrics

Flu Shot May be Less Effective After Transplant

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:51:10 EDT

Kidney transplant patients have a weaker response to influenza immunization than healthy individuals, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
The National Kidney Foundation

ISSTDR 2009: Internet-Based Testing Improves Screening for Chlamydia Among Men

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:55:32 EDT

Internet-based chlamydia testing at home widens access to young people, and new DNA hybridization technology provides results at point of care.
Medscape Medical News

WHO Says Tamiflu-Resistant H1N1 "an Isolated Case"

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:12:00 EDT

The first H1N1 infection found to be resistant to the antiviral Tamiflu represents an "isolated case" with "no public health implication" at this time, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.
Reuters Health Information