MRSA May Become More Aggressive With Smoke Exposure
Findings seen in animal, lab research
Nurse-Physician Collaboration Tied to Lower Infection Rates
Findings seen for two common health care-associated infections in critical care
New Guidelines Could Up Care Access for Millions in Africa
For treating babies with possible serious bacterial infections
HIV Can Damage Brain Early in Course of Infection
Findings appear to underscore need for early diagnosis, treatment
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
HIV+ Patients Fare Better in Kidney Transplant Than Hep C+
Refuting common wisdom, research shows that these patients fared better than those with hepatitis C
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Promising Research on rVSV Vaccine for Ebola
Immune response seen in all study volunteers; side effects were manageable
CDC: Multidrug-Resistant Shigellosis Spreading in U.S.
Strain of Shigella is easily transmitted and causes tough-to-treat diarrhea, CDC says
March 2015 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for March 2015. This roundup includes the...