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IDWeekImmunosuppression Surprisingly Prevalent in American AdultsResearchers finally have an estimate of the number of immunocompromised Americans, but with immunosuppressive treatments becoming more common, the number will likely grow, they warn.
Medscape Medical News, November 2, 2016
IDWeekFrequent Routine Dental Care Protective Against Pneumonia Adults who visited the dentist at least twice a year were significantly less likely to be diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia than those with less frequent visits, analysis of national data showed.
Medscape Medical News, October 28, 2016
IDWeekIDWeek Digs Deep Into ZikaAll aspects of the Zika virus will be addressed during the interdisciplinary IDWeek meeting, but lesser-known outbreaks, HIV, and climate change will also be discussed.
Physician Ebola Survivor Describes Lasting EffectsThe virus was found teeming in a chamber of Dr Crozier's eye months after his hospital discharge, which raises questions about
the ability of the virus to hide in 'sanctuary' spaces.
Medscape Medical News, Oct 8, 2015
Chikungunya Has Spread to 1.7 Million Cases in the AmericasSince 2013, the virus has been reported in 45 countries or territories in the western hemisphere. The CDC reports an increasing
number of cases in people who travel from the United States to Mexico.
Medscape Medical News, Oct 12, 2015
Antibiotic Stewardship Works, CMS Pushes to ImplementPhysicians have until October 14 to submit comments on the proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
for antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes.