Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance
04/04/2018
In a new report, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have detailed their findings regarding the presence of treatment-resistant bacteria in the US, and their efforts to limit the...
04/04/2018
Sinusitis
Sinusitis
04/02/2018
In a recent study of more than 3.5 million physician visits during 2016, researchers aimed to determine the median duration of various antibiotic therapies prescribed for the treatment of sinusitis.
04/02/2018
hepatitis B
hepatitis B
03/27/2018
New data from a global study of 120 countries has provided updated information regarding the prevalence of hepatitis B virus around the world and the effects of treatment on disease burden.
03/27/2018
Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease
03/26/2018
Here is our breakdown of this month’s biggest stories on infectious diseases, treatments, and recommendations.
03/26/2018
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
03/22/2018
Researchers compared the effects of a 1-month tuberculosis treatment regimen with the standard 9-month treatment in 3000 patients across 10 countries in a recent study.
03/22/2018
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
03/16/2018
It is well-known that tuberculosis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. However, the researchers investigated whether latent tuberculosis infection is linked with acute...
03/16/2018
antibiotics
antibiotics
03/09/2018
The authors of a recent study aimed to update trends in outpatient antibiotic prescribing in the United States, especially in light of new guidelines geared towards reducing inappropriate antibiotic use. ...
03/09/2018
Influenza Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
03/02/2018
The US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has released its recommendations regarding the components of the 2018-2019 influenza vaccine.
03/02/2018
Influenza
Influenza
02/28/2018
The authors of a recent study aimed to determine whether flu vaccination could provide a potential survival benefit for patients with heart failure during flu season and during the rest of the year.
02/28/2018
Immunology
Immunology
02/23/2018
The World Health Organization has released recommendations for the composition of 2018-2019 influenza virus vaccines.
02/23/2018