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Technology is Key to NHS Future, Says New Health Secretary

News July 20, 2018

England's New Health Secretary Matt Hancock brings digital enthusiasm to his new role as he set out his priorities in his first speech in his new job.
More Kidney Stone Patients Could Have Non-invasive Treatment

News July 20, 2018
UK Guidelines Quiz: COPD & Antibiotics

Interactive Quiz July 20, 2018

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Featured Infectious Diseases News & Perspectives

Multidrug-Resistant Infections: What's on the Horizon?

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) July 18, 2018

As resistance develops to 'last-line' antimicrobials, what's next in the treatment of serious bacterial infections?
Thinking of a Fluoroquinolone? Think Again

CDC Expert Commentary July 16, 2018
What's the Verdict for UTIs in Women and Children?

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) July 12, 2018

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Zoster Vaccine Reduces Pain From "Breakthrough" Shingles

Reuters Health Information July 20, 2018
Countries Accused of Failing to Meet Pledge to Tackle Antibiotic Misuse

Reuters Health Information July 20, 2018
Pharmacy Technician Charged in Case Tied to U.S. Meningitis Outbreak

Reuters Health Information July 20, 2018
Antibiotic Resistance Common in H. Pylori

Reuters Health Information July 20, 2018
France Needs 'Food Safety Police' to Avoid New Lactalis Crisis - Report

Reuters Health Information July 19, 2018
Men With Same-Sex Partners 28 Times More Likely to Get HIV - U.N.

Reuters Health Information July 19, 2018
UN Says Global Fight Against AIDS Is at 'Precarious Point'

Reuters Health Information July 19, 2018
Why Taking Care in Discharging a Patient Matters

Kaiser Health News July 19, 2018

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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

Multidrug-Resistant Infections: What's on the Horizon?

Viewpoint July 18, 2018

As resistance develops to 'last-line' antimicrobials, what's next in the treatment of serious bacterial infections?
Herpes or Bacterial Infection? Testing and Treating Young Infants

Viewpoint July 12, 2018

Which symptomatic infants should be empirically treated for possible herpes simplex infection? New data help to narrow it down.
Stop Looking for Bacterial Infection in Infants With Rhinovirus?

Viewpoint June 27, 2018
AIDS 2018

Conference Coverage June 22, 2018

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Medscape One-on-One Eric Topol on Medscape

Offit on Vaccines Paul A. Offit, MD

Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

CDC Expert Commentary

Auwaerter on Infectious Diseases Paul G. Auwaerter, MD

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Effectiveness of Probiotics on Infections in Older People

Age and Ageing July 20, 2018
Efficacy of Generic Oral DAAs in Patients With HCV Infection

Journal of Viral Hepatitis July 20, 2018
Updated Isoniazid-Rifapentine Regimen to Treat Latent TB

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report July 20, 2018
Acute Respiratory Failure in Interstitial Lung Diseases

BMC Pulmonary Medicine July 19, 2018
Sepsis Associated With Bacterial Contamination of Platelets

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report July 19, 2018
HCV Eradication by DAAs Improves Glucose Tolerance

Liver International July 19, 2018

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Case Challenge: A Spreading Summertime Rash

Case Challenge July 13, 2018

A man presents in July with scattered erythematous rashes. What is the cause, and what is the appropriate clinical approach?
Quiz: What Do You Know About This Pancreatic Condition?

Interactive Quiz July 12, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Summer Skin Conditions

Interactive Quiz July 9, 2018
A Puzzling Facial Rash on a 17-Year-Old Boy

Clinical Case July 9, 2018

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AIDS 2018

July 23-27, 2018 Amsterdam, the Netherlands
CROI 2018

March 4-7, 2018 Boston, Massachusetts
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) 2017

November 2-4, 2017 Dallas, Texas

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HHS May Alter Rebate Rules for PBM Drug Middlemen

Medscape Medical News July 20, 2018

The Trump administration appears ready to press for changes in the savings provided to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The president has been an open critic of this industry.
Medicaid Fee Bump Did Not Increase Primary Care Participation

Medscape Medical News July 19, 2018
Medicare Will Likely Face Pushback on Physician Pay Changes

Medscape Medical News July 18, 2018
One in Four Docs Report Recent Sexual Harassment by Patients

Medscape Medical News July 16, 2018

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