From the Journals
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Short-term statin use linked to risk of skin and soft tissue infections
Use of statins was associated with increased risk of SSTIs at an average of 91, 182, and 365 days.
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HCV+ kidney transplants: Similar outcomes to HCV- regardless of recipient serostatus
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Viral cause of acute flaccid myelitis eludes detection
Acute flaccid myelitis shows a viral etiology but analysis of specimens from affected individuals fails to identify a single viral cause.
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Measles 2019: Most cases occurred in close-knit, undervaccinated communities
CDC researcher report on 22 outbreaks in 17 states.
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IPD in children may be a signal of immunodeficiency
Children with invasive pneumococcal disease may have a higher likelihood of underlying primary immunodeficiencies.
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Lefamulin found noninferior to moxifloxacin for bacterial pneumonia
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Vitamin C infusion falls short for sepsis and ARDS patients
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Direct-acting antiviral therapy boosts survival for infected HCC patients
Adults with a history of hepatocellular carcinoma had a significantly reduced risk of death after treatment of HCV infections with DAAs.
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Zostavax proves safe, effective in patients with nonactive SLE
The live-attenuated herpes zoster vaccine appears safe and effective in individuals with nonactive systemic lupus erythematosus.
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USPSTF: Screening pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria cuts pyelonephritis risk
But the new recommendations urge clinicians to refrain from testing asymptomatic nonpregnant women and adult men.
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Automatic reenrollment helps keep people insured
Losing the automatic enrollment option was associated with a 30% drop in enrollment.