Mixed Topics
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP updates recommendations for adult vaccines
The update includes changes regarding the administration of the influenza, HPV, hepatitis A and B, meningitis B, and PCV13 vaccines.
Conference Coverage
HHS: Coronavirus risk low in U.S., vaccine development underway
U.S. health providers should be on the lookout for any patient who has traveled to China recently.
News
Wuhan virus: What clinicians need to know
“It’s not good enough to just download CDC’s guidance; use it to make your own local plan and know what to do 24/7.”
News
Carbs, fat, and mortality: Types matter more than levels
News
FDA supports sunscreen safety studies
Analysis of six active ingredients in four sunscreen products showed all ingredients systemically absorbed after a single application.
News from the FDA/CDC
Washington state patient is first U.S. case of novel coronavirus
News
Calif. woman poisoned by methylmercury-containing skin cream
The patient has undergone extensive chelation therapy, but remains unable to verbalize or care for herself.
News
Women have fewer cardiovascular events after non–ST-segment elevation ACS
While women were found to be at lower risk of major cardiovascular events than men after non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (...
Conference Coverage
A triple-antibiotic cure for Crohn’s disease?
SAN ANTONIO – “I see this as we’re standing at the same place now as we were standing with Helicobacter pylori 30 years ago.” – Dr. David...
Conference Coverage
Women with epilepsy less likely than controls to breastfeed
BALTIMORE – Education by the treating neurologist and postpartum lactation support are positively associated with...