Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines

Boceprevir May Make Some HIV Drugs Less Effective, FDA Warns

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:25:31 EST

The FDA warns clinicians and patients about "important" drug interactions between boceprevir and ritonavir-boosted anti-HIV protease inhibitors.

Zinc Decreases Mortality in Children With Pneumonia

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:04:46 EST

Zinc adjunct therapy for severe pneumonia significantly decreased case fatality, especially in children infected with HIV.

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to C difficile Diarrhea

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:51:27 EST

The FDA is warning that PPIs may be associated with a higher risk for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, a persistent illness that comes with abdominal pain and fever.

US Central-Line Infections to Be Disclosed Online

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:36:22 EST

The Department of Health and Human Services has reported the incidence of hospital-associated infections for the first time.