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CDC Reports Increasing Influenza Activity, Severe Illness
Rapid antiviral treatment urged for high-risk patients, without waiting for diagnosis confirmation
CDC Emergency Operations Ctr Moving to Level 1 Activation
EOC moving to Level 1 activation to enhance response to outbreak of Zika virus
Hawaii County Declares State of Emergency Over Dengue Fever
251 cases of dengue fever confirmed on Hawaii Island; two patients still potentially infectious
AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform
New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
CDC: New Zika Warning for Pregnant Women, Sex Partners
Women should not have sex while pregnant if male partners have visited or live in Zika-affected areas
Blood Donors at Risk for Zika Infection Asked to Hold Off
American Red Cross asks potential donors who have traveled to affected areas to wait 28 days
CDC Issues Guidance to Stop HCV Transmission in Hemodialysis
Dialysis providers and facilities should assess and improve infection control practices
Innovative Oral Health App Helps With Diagnosis, Treatment
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine app helps family doctors formulate diagnoses, treatment plans
Demand for Medical Office Space High and Increasing
Vacancy rate for medical office buildings 9.5 percent in third quarter of 2015; lowest since 2007
FDA Approves Zepatier for Chronic Hepatitis C
Medication indicated for patients with hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 and 4 infections
