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February 07, 2012:
Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All: Study
Risk of intestinal side effect didn't rise; children should be vaccinated, experts say
February 06, 2012:
Vulnerability to Anthrax Varies Widely: Study
It suggests that genes might make some people safer in bioterrorism attack
February 03, 2012:
Map Shows Where in U.S. to Beware of Lyme Disease
Northeast and parts of the Midwest are hotbeds of the tick-borne disease
February 03, 2012:
Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth
February 03, 2012:
Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study
Gastrointestinal bug causes vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea
February 03, 2012:
Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates
February 02, 2012:
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns
Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says
February 01, 2012:
Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study
However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say
January 31, 2012:
U.S. Advisers Explain Request to Censor Bird Flu Research
Published details of experiments could be used for harmful purposes, experts warn
January 27, 2012:
Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis
Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds
January 27, 2012:
Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs
January 23, 2012:
Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents
January 20, 2012:
Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys
Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts
January 20, 2012:
Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B
Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found
January 18, 2012:
Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise
Disease caused by the B strain can be deadly
January 18, 2012:
Flu Season Off to Slow Start, So Far
Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn't mean a surge can't happen
January 16, 2012:
'Bath-Salts' Injection Leads to Flesh-Eating Disease
Patient underwent amputation, mastectomy, skin grafts after use at party
January 13, 2012:
CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens
Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk
January 12, 2012:
Partner's 'Viral Load' a Major Factor in HIV Transmission: Study
Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples
January 11, 2012:
Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease Traced to Hospital Fountain
Indoor decorative fountains should undergo periodic testing for bacteria, study says
January 10, 2012:
Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations
Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds
December 29, 2011:
Hand-Washing Key to Stopping Spread of Disease
Hands should be washed with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds, experts recommend
December 28, 2011:
Fungus Found in Sinks Can Cause Serious Infections
Fusarium was the cause of an outbreak of hard-to-treat cornea infections in contact lens wearers
December 22, 2011:
Hearing Devices More Apt to Fail in Children Who Had Meningitis
Once cochlear implants were replaced, hearing improvement returned, study finds
December 22, 2011:
Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn
December 22, 2011:
Health Tip: Diabetes Can Raise the Risk of Skin Infections
These bacterial infections are common
December 21, 2011:
Move to Hospital Isolation Unit Linked to Raised Delirium Risk
Mental status can deteriorate after patients moved from regular room, study finds
December 20, 2011:
Severe Sepsis Can Harm the Immune System
Lab studies after death found evidence of decreased immune function
December 16, 2011:
Drug Users With HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk
Opioids, illegal drugs can threaten recent lifespan gains
December 16, 2011:
Dengue Fever Cases Subside in Florida, But Threat Remains
Report finds no outbreak in Key West this year, but many residents may still be infected
December 14, 2011:
Med Students Need Hand Holding on Hand Washing
Too many don't know when they're supposed to wash up, study finds
December 13, 2011:
Some Causes of Stillbirth May Be Avoidable: Studies
Lifestyle factors like drinking, smoking and diabetes management might influence risk
December 09, 2011:
Americans Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine
Too few take advantage of easily available protection against influenza in U.S., experts say
December 09, 2011:
Preemies Infected With More Dangerous Types of Bacteria: Study
These babies also have fewer types of microbes than those born full-term, researchers say
December 08, 2011:
CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines
They're aimed at shortening, simplifying the regimen used to prevent active disease
December 07, 2011:
Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
Experimental vaccine reduced effects of norovirus in small study
December 05, 2011:
Common Hospital Infection Lengthens Patient Stays
An estimated 10% of those infected with C. difficile will die, study finds
December 03, 2011:
Few Contact Lens Users Follow All Care Guidelines, Study Finds
New strategies needed to improve compliance, researchers say
December 01, 2011:
How to Stay Flu-Free for the Holidays
Regular handwashing, 'air kissing' are two of several suggestions
November 30, 2011:
Advocates Push for Greater Awareness of HIV/AIDS
White House, numerous organizations say too many Americans are still becoming infected
November 28, 2011:
Older Women Have More Post-Surgical Breast Reduction Infections
Researchers say lower hormone levels in women over 50 may explain it
November 22, 2011:
Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition
Heart valve replacement is better than drugs alone for some endocarditis patients, researchers say
November 18, 2011:
Colon Surgery Linked to High Readmission Rates
Patients often return to the hospital for preventable surgical-site infections, researchers say
November 16, 2011:
Southeast U.S. Still Using High Levels of Antibiotics, Study Shows
But overall, use of antibiotics fell nationwide about 12% between 1999 and 2007
November 16, 2011:
Health Tip: Why Antibiotic Resistance Is Serious
It can lead to life-threatening infections
November 15, 2011:
Alcoholics More Likely to Die of Cancer: Study
Alcohol itself and poor lifestyle choices both increase risks, researchers say
November 15, 2011:
Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery
Nearly half of serious infections occur 14 days after patients are discharged, study shows
November 14, 2011:
More Teens Getting Vaccines Against HPV, Other Infections: CDC
Still a long way from full coverage, experts note
November 14, 2011:
Sepsis Plus Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Stroke, Death
Hospital patients with severe blood infections and new atrial fibrillation found at higher risk
November 08, 2011:
Health Care Workers Often Trade Hand Hygiene for Gloves
More than half didn't wash hands after treating patients, risking spread of infection, study says
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