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ASM Microbe: Two Meetings in One

Microbiology society combines two premier meetings

How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

How a patient makes you feel may affect your diagnostic acumen

FDA: Avoid Cipro, Similar Drugs for Common Infections

Agency says risks outweigh benefits

Neurologic Problems Common in Ebola Survivors

Mechanism of persistent symptoms still unclear

Podcast: 10th Anniversary for HealthNewsReview.org

Gary Schwitzer reflects on high points, low points, lessons learned

10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

When "Unremarkable" Is Not Clear Enough

Radiology reports need to be held to higher standards, argues Saurabh Jha, MD

Ankle Steroid Shots Tied to Post-Op Infections

Study showed doubled rate of infections with intra-articular injections

Mortality High in Post-Arthroplasty Sepsis

Sources of sepsis included pneumonia and urinary tract or surgical site infections

Tenofovir Twin Continues to Perform Well

New version of old standby has better toxicity profile

Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Name

It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD

Eye Problems in Microcephalic Infants May be Linked to Zika Virus

Small Brazilian study suggests high rate of ocular abnormalities

Morning Break: Zika, Zika, Zika; Stem Cell Clinics; Stopping Chipotle Burrito Blues

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 51成人动漫 staff

OB-GYNS: Stick With CDC Zika Guidelines

Special SMFM session clarifies role of serial ultrasound, amniocentesis

Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparities

NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine

Five CDC Cartoons, Out of Context

Agency likes to keep it simple in illustrating infectious disease

Are Masks a Good Alternative to Flu Shots for Healthcare Workers?

At some hospitals, it's vaccinate or be fired

A Bad Combo: Predatory Journals and Homeopathy Studies

A study of a homeopathic treatment for colds proves nothing, says Roy Benaroch, MD

Evidence Lacking for Some Fluoroquinolone Use

FDA panel says risk-benefit data don't support current labeling

10 Questions: Joel Gallant, MD

Insurance companies are the biggest barrier for physicians treating HIV, said Joel Gallant, MD, of the Southwest CARE Center in Santa Fe, NM

Is SAMHSA to Blame for a Broken Mental Health System?

Two members of Congress differ on how to fix a failing system

'Failure to Communicate' Drives Misdiagnosis

Electronic medical records also need to be improved, says Mark Graber, MD

Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

Excerpt: Black Man in a White Coat

A new book by Damon Tweedy, MD, explores the role of race in medicine

Smells Like Tuberculosis?

Sensor study suggests breath samples might reveal disease

Clear Health Costs: Having Insurance Doesn't Always Pay

The case of the $1,700 mammogram

Morning Break: Your Body on a Coke? No Sex for Grandpa

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 51成人动漫 staff

Biogen Reports Another Tecfidera PML Case

Non-fatal case is the second one for the oral MS drug.

CDC's Meningitis B Vax Recommendation Faces Criticism

Lack of universal recommendation deemed "confusing for parents"

So You Actually Drank the Water During Your Vacation?

Should you carry Cipro in your suitcase when traveling? It depends

13 Apple Watch Medical Apps Made for Physicians

Even though there are over 3,500 apps that have been customized for the Apple Watch, there are few that health providers can actually utilize for themselves

Antitibiotic-Chemo Combo Cuts Infection Risk in AML

Incidence of Streptococcus viridans more than halved with prophylaxis.

Psoriasis and Tonsillectomy: A Real Head Scratcher

Skin disease often improves after surgery but no one knows why.

Gross Anatomy: Rare Alga Growth From Human Tissue Sample

The culture was negative, so what's all this green stuff?

Morning Break: Penis Reduction? Patient Suffering

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 51成人动漫 staff.

5 Steps in Talking With Patients About Alternative Medicine

Ask, explain, respect, collaborate, compromise.

Ebola Diary: On the Ground in Sierra Leone, Part 5

Last installment in a CDC fellow's account of her experiences tracking the spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa.

Is an Expensive New Antibiotic Worth the Cost?

Once-weekly dalbavancin might reduce admissions, but it introduces new concerns.

That's Not Chronic Lyme, It's Cancer

Three case reports demonstrate the risks of "assuming that patients have chronic Lyme disease."

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