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Spinal and Paraspinal Infections Associated with Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate Injections — Michigan,2012–2013

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

Dialysis:Guidelines May Reduce Bloodstream Infections

A quality improvement plan developed by the CDC is associated with a reduction in access-site-related bloodstream infections among patients receiving hemodialysis. Medscape Medical News Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines

Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?

Title:Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?Category:Health NewsCreated:5/8/2013 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review:5/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Portable device provides rapid,accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis,other bacterial infections

A handheld diagnostic device that MGH investigators first developed to diagnose cancer has been adapted to rapidly diagnose tuberculosis and other important infectious bacteria. Mass General News Releases

Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus Infections,Shanghai,China

Z. Mei et al. Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal

Effect of an investigational vaccine for preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections after cardiothoracic surgery:a randomized trial.

JAMA. 2013 Apr 3;309(13):1368-78. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.3010.IMPORTANCE:Infections due to Staphylococcus aureus are serious complications of cardiothoracic surgery. A novel vaccine candidate (V710) containing the highly conserved S. aureus iron surface determinant B is immunogenic and generally well tolerated in volunteers. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of preoperative vaccination in preventing serious postoperative S. [...]

Guidelines for the Management of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections

Leonard A. Mermel,Barry M. Farr,Robert J. Sherertz,Issam I. Raad,Naomi O”Grady,JoAnn S. Harris,Donald E. CravenMay 1,2001;32:1249-1272Guidelines Clin Infect Dis:Most-Cited Full-Text Articles

Global Concerns Regarding Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Virus Infections

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Prospects for Emerging Infections in East and Southeast Asia 10 Years after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

P. Horby et al. Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal

Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

Dennis L. Stevens,Alan L. Bisno,Henry F. Chambers,E. Dale Everett,Patchen Dellinger,Ellie J. C. Goldstein,Sherwood L. Gorbach,Jan V. Hirschmann,Edward L. Kaplan,Jose G. Montoya,James C. WadeNov 15,2005;41:1373-1406IDSA Guidelines Clin Infect Dis:Most-Read Full-Text Articles

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NIH study finds leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy as much as 4.5 years December 28,2012
Leisure-time physical activity is linked to longer life expectancy,even at low levels of activity regardless of one’s body weight. Transcript […]
Inhaled corticosteroid for childhood asthma may affect adult height December 13,2012
An NIH-funded study has found potential small effect on growth rate among those who use inhaled corticosteroids for asthma. Transcript […]
Food insufficiency linked to frailty December 11,2012
An NIH-funded study shows a link between being frail and food insufficiency. Transcript […]
The science behind cancer screening December 5,2012
Screening can help doctors find and treat some types of cancer early. Transcript […]

Infection Makes Mosquitoes Immune to Malaria Parasites May 20,2013
Researchers established a bacterial infection in mosquitoes that helps fight the parasites that cause malaria. These infected insects could be a significant tool for malaria control. […]
3-D Printing of Working Bionic Ears May 20,2013
Researchers used 3-D printing to create functional bionic ears that receive radio signals. Using similar techniques,it may one day be possible to create bionic implants and prostheses. […]
Clues to Congenital Heart Disease May 20,2013
A large-scale genomic analysis found that non-inherited mutations in hundreds of genes together account for about 1 in 10 cases of severe congenital heart defects,the most common type of birth defect. […]
Hormone May Help Treat Diabetes May 13,2013
A hormone called betatrophin prompts cells in the pancreas to multiply and produce more insulin. The finding,in mice,may lead to new ways to combat diabetes. […]

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Spinal and Paraspinal Infections Associated with Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate Injections — Michigan,2012–2013

Dialysis:Guidelines May Reduce Bloodstream Infections

Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?

Portable device provides rapid,accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis,other bacterial infections

Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus Infections,Shanghai,China

Effect of an investigational vaccine for preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections after cardiothoracic surgery:a randomized trial.

Guidelines for the Management of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections

Global Concerns Regarding Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Virus Infections

Prospects for Emerging Infections in East and Southeast Asia 10 Years after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

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